ESS SL · Paper 1
IB ESS SL Paper 1 Mock Exam — Costa Rica
Practice IB Environmental Systems & Societies SL Paper 1 under authentic exam conditions with a Costa Rica case study. Get instant AI-powered grading with examiner-style feedback and a personalised study plan.
Sustainable Development in a Tropical Nation
Topics covered
Exam Details
- Subject
- Environmental Systems & Societies
- Level
- SL
- Paper
- Paper 1
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Total Marks
- 37
- Case Study
- Costa Rica
- AI Grading
- Included
01—What to expect
IB ESS SL Paper 1 Practice Online
Paper 1 for IB Environmental Systems & Societies SL is a case study-based exam. This paper uses a Costa Rica case study focusing on sustainable development in a tropical nation. You’ll answer structured and extended response questions within a 1 hour time limit for a total of 37 marks.
Our AI grading evaluates your responses against official IB mark schemes, awarding marks for each question and providing detailed feedback on how to improve your answers.
02—Inside the paper
Preview: IB ESS SL Paper 1 Structure
See what’s inside before you start.
All Questions
Short-answer and data-based questions across the syllabus. Answer all questions with a resource booklet provided.
Sample question preview
“With reference to the case study, evaluate the effectiveness of the conservation strategy described. [9 marks]”
Mark scheme and AI feedback available after completing the exam.
Sit this Paper 1 before the real one.
1 hour, 37 marks, marked line by line against the markscheme.