IB ESS Exam

All of the water we see in lakes, rivers, and oceans is called...

• runoff

• surface water

• ground water

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Which sector requires a higher water consumption?

• Domestic use

• Agriculture

• Industries

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What is an underground store of water in permeable rock?

• sewage system

• aquifer

• precipitation

• irrigation

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Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?

• lakes / rivers

• ice caps / glaciers

• oceans / seas

• rivers / streams

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The warmer water currents are surface currents, this is because...

• The warmer water holds less carbon dioxide

• The warmer water is less dense

• The warmer water holds more carbon dioxide

• The warmer water is more dense

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The diagram shows currents distributing the temperature around the Earth but what is it called?

• The Great Ocean Roadway

• The thermocurrents redistribution

• The Great ocean conveyor belt

• The big temperature exchange

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What is the primary focus of the IB Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) course?

• Understanding the interactions between environmental systems and societies

• Studying the chemical reactions in the environment

• Analyzing the historical development of environmental policies

• Exploring the technological advancements in environmental science

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Which of the following is a key concept in the IB ESS course related to sustainability?

• Biodiversity

• Photosynthesis

• Newton's Laws

• Quantum Mechanics

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In the context of IB ESS, what does the term 'ecological footprint' refer to?

• The impact of human activities measured in terms of the area of biologically productive land and water required to produce the goods consumed and to assimilate the wastes generated

• The total number of species in a given area

• The amount of carbon dioxide emissions produced by an individual

• The number of endangered species in a particular ecosystem

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Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource discussed in IB ESS?

• Solar energy

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Nuclear energy