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IB ESS SL 1.3.13 Ecological Footprints Questions

Practise defining, calculating and evaluating ecological footprints, comparing resource demand with biocapacity and explaining how consumption affects sustainability.

Syllabus
First assessment 2026
Course
ESS SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • define and calculate an ecological footprint as land and water needed to provide resources and assimilate wastes
  • compare ecological footprint with biocapacity and interpret trends for sustainability
  • explain ecological-footprint changes and evaluate the model's strengths and limitations

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IB ESS SL 1.3.13 Ecological Footprints Questions question 1

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Figure Global plastic production, accumulation and future trends

Figure Global plastic production, accumulation and future trends

Explain two potential impacts of the future trends of plastic production on the global ecological footprint.

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