IB ESS — Topic 7.1

Natural resources—uses and management

Topic 7.1 covers the classification, extraction, and management of natural resources, including renewable and non-renewable categories. Students evaluate resource depletion, the concept of reserves versus resources, and strategies for sustainable resource management.

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7.1.1Types of natural resources7.1.2Impacts of resource extraction7.1.3Sustainable resource management

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