IB ESS SL 6.3.3 Mitigation strategies Question Bank

Practise IB ESS SL/HL 006.003.003 by applying mitigation strategies concepts to exam-style environmental systems questions.

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

[Maximum number: 1]

Figure:CO₂ emissions for selected countries in 2007 and projected for 2030

There are concerns that increased carbon dioxide ( $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ ) emissions are leading to changes in the global climate.

Identify one reduction strategy that the United States might use to achieve its projected change in $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ emissions.

Identify one reduction strategy that the United States may use to achieve its projected change in CO2 emissions.
reduction of energy consumption/CO2 production through laws/taxes/education; use of alternatives to fossil fuels;
$\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ removal though CCS; afforestation / reducing rates of deforestation;

Marking guidance:

Accept any other reasonable suggestions, but they must be explicitly linked to reduction in C emissions ie not simply "improve public transport" or "recycling".

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