Sustainability (DP IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS): HL): Exam Questions

The terms sustainability and sustainable development have slightly different meanings.

Distinguish between these two terms.

Discuss the impact of dietary choices on the size of an individual's ecological footprint.

Explain the concept of an ecological footprint and its significance in assessing human population impacts.

Differences in the efficiency of the food production systems used will affect the ecological footprint of a country.

Other than food production, identify three factors that may affect the size of a country’s ecological footprint and state the influence each has.

Compare and contrast the concepts of sustainable development and sustainable yield.

Evaluate the use of ecological footprints as models for measuring sustainability.