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IB ESS HL 5.2.3 Food Production and Distribution Questions

Practise IB ESS HL 005.002.003 by applying food production and distribution concepts to environmental systems questions.

Syllabus
First assessment 2026
Course
ESS HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • identify the stage with the greatest food loss or waste from a distribution figure
  • describe a reason why food loss or waste differs between stages or between North America and an LEDC
  • use figure evidence to compare food-loss and waste patterns across stages or regions

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Study 5.2.3—Food production and distribution conceptsOpen the corresponding Concept lesson for explanations, examples and exam connections.

IB ESS HL 5.2.3 Food Production and Distribution Questions question 1

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Figure Food loss and waste (in million tonnes per year) in a North American food production system

Figure Food loss and waste (in million tonnes per year) in a North American food production system

127 million tonnes

Question (a)

(a)

With reference to Figure, identify the stage that represents the greatest food loss and waste in North America.

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Question (b)

(b)

With reference to a stage in Figure, describe one reason for a difference between food loss and waste in a less economically developed country (LEDC).

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