IB ESS HL HL.a.7 International law framework Question Bank
Practise IB ESS HL HL.a.7 by applying international law framework concepts to exam-style environmental systems questions.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2026
- Course
- ESS HL
- Level
- HL
Practise IB ESS HL HL.a.7 by applying international law framework concepts to exam-style environmental systems questions.

Figure:Atmospheric sources and processes related to acid deposition
the atmospheric sources-and-processes diagram shown above below shows some of the sources and processes that lead to acid deposition.

Figure:European transport emissions of SOx and NOx from 1990 to 2007
Discuss why acid deposition has been controlled mainly by regional agreements rather than by global agreements.
the European transport-emissions chart shown above below shows the changes in European transport emissions of SOx and NOx between 1990 and 2007.
acid rain/deposition occurs close to the source; acid rain/deposition has more local/regional effects than ozone depletion or global warming; acid rain/deposition is influenced by regional climatic and geographical conditions; so involves adjacent states/countries in negotiation / many areas of world not affected by acid rain/deposition;
Marking guidance:
Do not award marks for simply repeating "acid deposition is controlled mainly by regional agreements" or the converse.