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NotesESSUnit 7
IB ESS · Unit 7 of 8

Unit 7: Natural Resources

Unit 7 of IB Environmental Systems and Societies covers Natural Resources. This unit contains 3 topics and 10 sub-topics. Below you'll find free study notes, flashcards, and exam preparation resources for every topic in this unit.

3 topics10 sub-topics
ESS FlashcardsExam technique guide

What Unit 7 covers

Unit 7 addresses natural resource use and management, energy production, and solid waste. Students evaluate renewable and non-renewable energy sources, analyse resource depletion, and assess waste management strategies — skills central to IB ESS questions on sustainability and environmental planning.

Topics in Unit 7

7.1

Natural resources—uses and management

3 sub-topics

7.2

Energy sources—uses and management

4 sub-topics

7.3

Solid waste

3 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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