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NotesESSUnit 5
IB ESS · Unit 5 of 8

Unit 5: Land

Unit 5 of IB Environmental Systems and Societies covers Land. This unit contains 2 topics and 11 sub-topics. Below you'll find free study notes, flashcards, and exam preparation resources for every topic in this unit.

2 topics11 sub-topics
ESS FlashcardsExam technique guide

What Unit 5 covers

Unit 5 investigates soil systems, terrestrial food production, and the environmental impacts of agriculture. Students analyse soil profiles, evaluate farming practices, and discuss how soil degradation threatens food security — connecting scientific concepts to real-world sustainability challenges in IB ESS.

Topics in Unit 5

5.1

Soil systems

5 sub-topics

5.2

Agriculture and food

6 sub-topics

Study tip: Work through the topics in order — each builds on concepts from the one before. Start with notes, then reinforce with flashcards and practice questions.

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