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First teaching 2024

First exams 2026

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Water Access, Use & Security (DP IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS): SL): Exam Questions

10 mins5 questions
11 mark

Outline one factor that may determine how easily a particular country or region can access an adequate supply of fresh water.

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22 marks

One major problem that threatens the availability and accessibility of a freshwater supply in some regions is contamination.

Outline two major causes of contamination to freshwater sources.

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32 marks

Briefly outline the meaning of the term water scarcity.

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43 marks

Describe the pattern of global water scarcity seen in the figure below.

4-2-1-fresh-water-availability

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52 marks

Suggest two methods for enhancing crop cultivation in regions facing water scarcity.

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