3.2 Impacts of changing trends in resource consumption questions for IB Geography

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  • IB Geography
  • Part of 3 Global resource consumption and security
  • SL and HL

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Question 1 · GEO-00099Paper 1 · 10 marks

Evaluate the view that large multipurpose dams offer a sustainable solution to growing demand for water and energy.

10 marks

Question 2 · GEO-01186Paper 2 · 10 marks

“Water availability is the most important physical factor influencing where people live.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

10 marks

Question 3 · GEO-02204Paper 3 · HL only · 28 marks

Answer both parts of this question.

  1. (a)

    Using examples, analyse the different forms that local sourcing of food and goods can take.

    12 marks

  2. (b)

    “Local food systems are a more sustainable alternative to global agribusiness.” Discuss this statement.

    16 marks

Question 4 · GEO-00115Paper 1 · 10 marks

Examine why the disruption of transit choke points can have consequences at a global scale.

10 marks

Question 5 · GEO-01192Paper 2 · 10 marks

“For the countries in which they are found, megacities bring more opportunities than challenges.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

10 marks

Question 6 · GEO-02302Paper 3 · HL only · 28 marks

Answer both parts of this question.

  1. (a)

    Analyse how just-in-time production has shaped the global networks of manufacturing transnational corporations (TNCs).

    12 marks

  2. (b)

    “Disruptions to global flows cause greater harm in low-income countries than in high-income countries.” Discuss this statement.

    16 marks

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