Unit 7 of IB Environmental Systems and Societies covers Natural Resources. This unit contains 3 topics and 10 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.
HL Unit 7 adds EROI (energy return on investment) calculations, detailed resource depletion analysis, and extended evaluation of energy transitions and waste management strategies. Students must use quantitative evidence to assess the sustainability of resource use.
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