Unit 8: Human Systems and Resource Use
Topic 8.3: Urban Air Pollution Questions
Practice 13 exam-style questions for IB ESS Topic 8.3. Review the question stems below, then unlock the full Question Bank to access markschemes, model answers, and AI grading.
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• Aimnova PP-practice — 8.3.3
Using the systems model of strategies, identify one approach that tackles air pollution by altering human activity rather than by treating the pollutant after it is produced.
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• Aimnova PP-practice — 8.3.1
Identify two human activities in Mendara that are likely to be major sources of the fine particulate matter recorded at the monitoring station.
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• Aimnova PP-practice — 8.3.2
Outline two ways in which exposure to urban air pollution can harm human health.
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• Aimnova PP-practice — 8.3.1
Using the data table, state which month recorded the highest mean PM2.5 concentration.
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• Aimnova PP-practice — 8.3.1
Using the data table, calculate the percentage increase in mean PM2.5 concentration between July and January.
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• Aimnova PP-practice — 8.3.3
Describe strategies that Mendara could use to reduce fine particulate concentrations in its air.
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• Aimnova PP-practice — 8.3.2
Explain why fine particulate concentrations in Mendara reach their highest levels during the cool, dry season.
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• Aimnova PP-practice — 8.3.3
Suggest one reason why introducing a congestion charge may be difficult to put into practice in Mendara.
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• Aimnova PP-practice — 8.3.2
Outline how air pollution produced in one country can affect air quality in a neighbouring country.
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• Aimnova PP-practice — 8.3.1
Distinguish between a primary pollutant and a secondary pollutant, using examples from urban air.
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• Aimnova PP-practice — 8.3.3
Evaluate the strategies Mendara has used to manage its urban air pollution.
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• Aimnova PP-practice — 8.3.2
Explain how urban air pollution can cause environmental impacts beyond effects on human health.
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Evaluate how effective environmental impact assessments (EIAs) are in supporting sustainable development.
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