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IB ESS SL 1.2.4 Types of Flows Question Bank

Distinguish transfers of energy or matter from transformations of chemical nature, state or energy.

Syllabus
First assessment 2026
Course
ESS SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • identify the system boundary and relevant components
  • classify each flow or exchange precisely
  • explain the system behaviour using energy, matter and interaction terms

1.2.4—Types of flows question 1

[Maximum number: 2]
Representation of the water cycle

Figure:Representation of the water cycle

Identify one transfer and one transformation process shown in the water-cycle diagram shown above.

Transfer:
Transformation:

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