IB ESS SL Paper 1 Mock Exam — Costa Rica

Sustainable Development in a Tropical Nation

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.

Topics covered

Climate/biomes (2.4)Human populations (8.1)Energy (7.2)Conservation (3.3)Ecosystems (2.2)Sustainability (1.3)
1 hour35 marksPaper 1SL

Exam Details

Subject
Environmental Systems & Societies
Level
SL
Paper
Paper 1
Duration
1 hour
Total Marks
35
Case Study
Costa Rica
AI Grading
Included

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 35 marks.

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Preview: IB ESS SL Paper 1 Structure

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1 hour time limit
35 marks total
1 sections

All Questions

Short-answer and data-based questions across the syllabus. Answer all questions with a resource booklet provided.

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“With reference to the case study, evaluate the effectiveness of the conservation strategy described. [9 marks]”

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