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IB ESS HL 7.1.9 Sustainable Natural Capital Use Questions

Practise IB ESS HL 7.1.9 by applying sustainable natural capital use concepts to environmental systems questions.

Syllabus
First assessment 2026
Course
ESS HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • explain why natural-capital use must not exceed regeneration rates
  • apply examples of excessive harvesting and pollution harming ecosystems and societies
  • evaluate management strategies for sustainable long-term human and ecosystem well-being

IB ESS HL 7.1.9 Sustainable Natural Capital Use Questions question 1

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Figure 6(a): Map of the SOTE pipeline and proposed OCP pipeline routes

Figure A:Map of the SOTE pipeline and proposed OCP pipeline routes

Figure B:Pipeline map key

Key for Figure 6(a):
The northern OCP pipeline route was completed in 2003. The proposed southern OCP route was rejected in favour of the northern route. The SOTE pipeline was completed in 1972. The map also shows protected nature areas. SOTE is operated by the government and OCP is run privately; both coexist today and are fully functional.

Figure 6(b): Timeline for the OCP oil pipeline

Figure:Timeline for the OCP oil pipeline

With reference to Figure 6(b), identify one conflict associated with the building of the OCP pipeline and sustainability.

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