IB ESS SL 6.3.4 Adaptation Strategies Questions
Practise IB ESS SL 006.003.004 by applying adaptation strategies concepts to environmental systems questions.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2026
- Course
- ESS SL
- Level
- SL
Exam points
- identify structural and non-structural adaptation strategies for climate-change impacts
- compare adaptation options across societies, including flood defences, agriculture, zoning and building codes
- evaluate how adaptation reduces vulnerability through infrastructure, water, health and agricultural measures
IB ESS SL 6.3.4 Adaptation Strategies Questions question 1
[Maximum number: 7]
Compare and contrast the adaptation strategies to climate change for two societies.
The following adaptation strategies can be credited provided it is clear whether they are common to both societies (compare) or are a point of difference (contrast).
weather readiness...
i. flood defences;
ii. increase resilience of ecosystems, eg. flood retention in mangroves/marshes;
iii. support water saving/reduction schemes (for droughts);
iv. planting of crops in previously unsuitable climates;
v. tree plantings, shady areas, reflective construction materials, green roofs, and the ecological management of rainwater;
vi. produce plans for heatwaves;
vii. develop rapid response teams;
health...
viii. vaccination programmes;
ix. reduce water and air borne diseases;
education...
x. include climate change in educational curriculum;
xi. provide information to citizens about risks;
xii. capture indigenous knowledge for benefit of all;
xiii. invest/support scientific research into climate change monitoring and adaptation;
infrastructure and economy...
xiv. desalinization plants;
xv. diversification away from climate sensitive industries;
xvi. increase resilience of communities through economic development;
xvii. increased resilience of buildings and infrastructure (to heat waves, flooding);
xviii. legislation and planning to consider climate impacts;
xix. monitoring, forecasting and early alert systems;
Notes: Award [5 max] if only compare or only contrast used. Award [3 max] if strategies are simply described but not clearly compared or contrasted between two named societies.
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