IB ESS SL 7.3.5 Ecosystem Waste Absorption Questions

Practise IB ESS SL 7.3.5 by applying ecosystem waste absorption concepts to environmental systems questions.

Syllabus
First assessment 2026
Course
ESS SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • define pollution as human-produced substances or energy released faster than the environment can render harmless and causing harm
  • explain why accumulated waste, especially non-biodegradable plastic, remains when production exceeds natural breakdown or removal
  • link ecosystem waste-absorption capacity to pollution persistence, organism impacts, environmental quality and management need

IB ESS SL 7.3.5 Ecosystem Waste Absorption Questions question 1

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Eight freshwater organisms

Figure:Eight freshwater organisms

the freshwater-organism diagram shown above below shows eight freshwater organisms.

Define the term pollution.

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