Unit 8 of IB Environmental Systems and Societies covers Human Population and Urban Systems. This unit contains 3 topics and 9 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 8 extends population and urban studies with detailed demographic analysis, quantitative ecological footprint calculations, and deeper evaluation of integrated urban sustainability strategies. Students must demonstrate systems-level thinking about urban environments.
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