IB ESS HL 8.3.10 Tropospheric ozone direct impacts Question Bank
Practise IB ESS HL 8.3.10 by applying tropospheric ozone direct impacts concepts to exam-style environmental systems questions.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2026
- Course
- ESS HL
- Level
- HL
Practise IB ESS HL 8.3.10 by applying tropospheric ozone direct impacts concepts to exam-style environmental systems questions.

Figure Ozone concentration by altitude in the atmosphere

Figure Percentage change in tropospheric ozone exposure 2010-2019
State one possible impact of increased ground-level ozone concentration on human health.
Damages lungs/lung tissue / irritates respiratory tissue/bronchitis/emphysema / eye irritation / lung cancer / cardiovascular issues;
Note to examiners: Do not credit conditions relating to UV radiation or global warming i.e. cataracts, skin cancer etc.