HomeIB ESSTopic 6.2

Climate change—causes and impacts

Topic 6.2 examines the enhanced greenhouse effect, evidence for anthropogenic climate change, and the observed and predicted impacts on natural and human systems. Students learn to interpret climate data, evaluate the strength of evidence, and analyse regional impacts.

Study Topic 6.2: Climate change—causes and impactsRead the complete notes with diagrams, key terms, and exam tips
IB ESS Question BankPractise exam-style questions for Topic 6.2IB Command TermsLearn what examiners expect for Explain, Evaluate, Discuss…

IB ESS · Topic 6.2

Sub-topics in Topic 6.2

6.2.1Weather and climate6.2.2Rising carbon dioxide6.2.3Evidence from the past6.2.4The enhanced greenhouse effect6.2.5Climate change and ecosystems6.2.6Climate change and societies6.2.7Modelling climate change6.2.8The climate planetary boundary6.2.9Perspectives on climate change