1.2 Changing populations and places questions for IB Geography

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  • IB Geography
  • Part of 1 Changing population
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Question 1 · GEO-01062Paper 1 · 10 marks

Examine the relative importance of natural increase and rural–urban migration in the growth of cities in industrializing countries.

10 marks

Question 2 · GEO-01182Paper 2 · 10 marks

“The global distribution of population is explained more by the history of farming and settlement than by present-day economic opportunities.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

10 marks

Question 3 · GEO-01746Paper 3 · HL only · 12 marks

Analyse why some countries are described as potential, rather than actual, global superpowers.

12 marks

Question 4 · GEO-01184Paper 2 · 10 marks

“Voluntary internal migration always widens the gap between core and periphery regions.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

10 marks

Question 5 · GEO-01759Paper 3 · HL only · 28 marks

Answer both parts of this question.

  1. (a)

    Analyse the reasons why the Group of Seven (G7) has become less able to shape the global economy than in the past.

    12 marks

  2. (b)

    “Global economic power is shifting from the West to Asia faster than political power is.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

    16 marks

Question 6 · GEO-01185Paper 2 · 10 marks

“The growth of megacities is an inevitable result of economic development.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

10 marks

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