IB ESS SL 4.3.1 Aquatic Primary Producers Questions

Explain the role of phytoplankton, algae and aquatic plants as primary producers.

Syllabus
First assessment 2026
Course
ESS SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • identify algae, seaweed and seagrass as aquatic primary producers
  • explain that aquatic primary producers capture light energy and form the base of aquatic food chains
  • relate primary producers in an integrated aquaculture system to food availability and energy transfer through the system

IB ESS SL 4.3.1 Aquatic Primary Producers Questions question 1

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Integrated aquaculture system

Figure:Integrated aquaculture system

the integrated-aquaculture diagram shown above represents a system of aquaculture with four groups of harvestable species.

Identify one producer in the system illustrated in the integrated-aquaculture diagram shown above.

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