IB ESS HL 7.2.5 Intermittent Energy Production Questions
Practise IB ESS HL 7.2.5 by applying intermittent energy production concepts to environmental systems questions.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2026
- Course
- ESS HL
- Level
- HL
Practise IB ESS HL 7.2.5 by applying intermittent energy production concepts to environmental systems questions.
Figure:Electricity generation in Costa Rica by energy source (1990-2016)
Identify one possible reason why there has been a change in the quantity of electricity generated from wind as shown in Figure: Electricity generation in Costa Rica by energy source (1990-2016).
improved/cheaper technology;
change in environmental values / increase in popularity;
greater awareness of benefits of using wind power;
government policy / to achieve country's goal to become carbon neutral;
increasing demand due to growing population
Note: Do not accept 'wind power is renewable/unlimited/more sustainable/a green energy source/more viable over the long term/produces less pollution'. Do not accept 'changes in wind current'.
Marking guidance:
Do not accept only 'greater investment/funds available for wind power/renewables'.