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IB ESS Command Terms Overview

The document outlines various command terms used in the IB Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) curriculum, providing definitions and examples of tasks such as defining concepts, drawing diagrams, listing tools, and explaining relationships. It includes specific questions related to environmental value systems, demographic tools, natural capital, and economic models. The document serves as a practice guide for students preparing for Paper 2 of the IB ESS examination.

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IB ESS Command Terms Overview

The document outlines various command terms used in the IB Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) curriculum, providing definitions and examples of tasks such as defining concepts, drawing diagrams, listing tools, and explaining relationships. It includes specific questions related to environmental value systems, demographic tools, natural capital, and economic models. The document serves as a practice guide for students preparing for Paper 2 of the IB ESS examination.

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IB ESS Command Terms Practice and Paper 2 Review

define give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept for physical quantity

1. Define the term “Environmental Value System”​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [1]

draw represent by means of a labeled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil

2. Draw a diagram to show the inputs and outputs of the global human population.​ ​ ​ [2]

list give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation

3. List four demographic tools that can be used to study a human population. ​ ​ ​ ​ [2]

state give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation

4. State two types of natural capital provided by forests and give examples of each. [2]

calculate obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages of working

5. Calculate the doubling time for Mexico in 2019, given the crude birth rate of 17.6 births/thousand and the
crude death rate of 5.4 deaths/thousand. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [2]

describe give a detailed account

6. Describe an example of unsustainable use of a renewable resource.​ ​ ​ [2]

distinguish make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items

7. Distinguish between anthropocentric and technocentric value systems. ​ ​ ​ ​ [2]


provide an answer from a number of possibilities, specify the relationship between two
identify
variables.

8. Identify the energy source with the highest consumption in the U.S. in 2017. ​ ​ ​ [1]

outline give a brief account or summary

9. Outline four different ways in which the value of natural capital has changed over time. ​ ​ [4]

compare & give an account of similarities and differences between two or more items or situations
contrast

10. Compare and contrast a recycling and a linear economy. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [4]


explain give a detailed account, including reasons or causes

11. Explain why attitudes towards the environment change over time. Refer to named historical influences in
your answer. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [7]

suggest propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer

12. Suggest reasons why the birth rate declines but the death rate increases in stage 5 of the demographic
transition model. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [4]

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