1
2 marks
State one environmental system and one social system.
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Systems & Models (DP IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS): SL): Exam Questions
51 mins10 questions
2
1 mark
Identify the type of system shown in the figure below:
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3a
1 mark
Define the term transformation in the context of environmental systems.
3b
1 mark
State one example of a transformation that occurs in the hydrological cycle.
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4
2 marks
In system diagrams, what is represented using:
i)
Rectangular boxes
[1]
ii)
Arrows
[1]
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1a
3 marks
Define the term system.
1b
4 marks
State two storages and two flows within the carbon cycle system.
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2a
3 marks
Explain how the Earth and the atmosphere surrounding it could be viewed as a closed system.
2b
4 marks
Distinguish between transfers and transformations within the context of the hydrological cycle, providing examples for each.
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3a
2 marks
Distinguish between a holistic approach and a reductionist approach for studying systems.
3b
6 marks
Explain how a community of trees in a tropical rainforest could be viewed as a system.
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4a
2 marks
Define the term model.
4b
4 marks
Evaluate the usefulness of environmental models.
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1
7 marks
Describe the fundamental components of an ecosystem using a systems approach.
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2
9 marks
Evaluate the use of models for predicting future global warming.
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