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IB ESS SL 5.2.12 Food security Question Bank

Practise IB ESS SL/HL 005.002.012 by applying food security concepts to exam-style environmental systems questions.

Syllabus
First assessment 2026
Course
ESS SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • identify the relevant environmental system, process or evidence
  • apply the correct ESS concept and explain the causal relationship
  • evaluate the outcome using ecological, social or management evidence

5.2.12—Food security question 1

[Maximum number: 2]
Figure: World population growth, 1750–2050

Figure:World population growth, 1750–2050

Figure: World population growth, 1750–2050 below shows world population growth from 1750 to 2050.

Philippe Rekacewicz, UNEP/GRID-Arendal]

The lack of food and fresh water may limit the rate of global population growth beyond 2050.

Identify two reasons that may cause food supply to be limiting.

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