IB ESS Exam Notes

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IB ESS Exam Notes:




IB ESS notes important topics:

Topic 1: Systems and models
Outline the concept and characteristic of systems.
Apply the systems concepts on a range of scales
Define the terms closed system, open system, isolated system
Describe how the first and second laws of thermodynamics are relevant to environmental systems
Explain the nature of equilibria
Define and explain the principles of positive feedback and negative feedback
Describe transfer and transformation processes
Distinguish between flows (inputs and outputs) storages (stock) in relation to systems
Construct and analyze quantitative models involving flows and storages in a system.
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of models

Topic 2: The ecosystem
Topic 3: Human population, carrying capacity and resource use
Topic 4: Conservation and biodiversity
Topic 5: Pollution management
Topic 6: The issue of global warming
Topic 7: Environmental value systems