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NotesESS HLUnit 4
IB ESS HL · Unit 4 of 8

IB ESS HL Unit 4: Water

Unit 4 of IB Environmental Systems and Societies covers Water. This unit contains 4 topics and 66 sub-topics. Below you'll find free study notes, flashcards, and exam preparation resources for every topic in this unit.

Higher Level students should treat this unit page as a route map: revise the shared core, then use the HL notes and topic links to reach the extra depth and evaluation expected at HL.

4 topics66 sub-topics
ESS FlashcardsExam technique guide

What Unit 4 covers

HL Unit 4 extends water systems with quantitative water quality analysis, BOD calculations, and more complex evaluation of aquatic food production and water management strategies. HL students must demonstrate greater analytical depth when assessing water resource challenges.

Topics in Unit 4

4.1

Water systems

14 sub-topics

4.2

Water access, use and security

19 sub-topics

4.3

Aquatic food production systems

16 sub-topics

4.4

Water pollution

17 sub-topics

Study tip: Work through the topics in order — each builds on concepts from the one before. Start with notes, then reinforce with flashcards and practice questions.

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