A.2 Flooding and flood mitigation questions for IB Geography
63 questions on Flooding and flood mitigation, written by Augment in the style of IB exam papers. Six of them are below in full, to answer on paper.
- IB Geography
- Part of A Freshwater
- SL and HL
Questions by paper and level
SL and HL questions are for students at either level. HL only questions cover what only HL students study.
| Paper | SL and HL | HL only | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 63 | 0 | 63 |
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Examine the relative importance of overland flow and base flow in supplying river discharge at different times of the year.
10 marks
Examine the relative importance of geology and seasonality in influencing the shape of storm hydrographs.
10 marks
Examine why the same amount of rainfall can produce very different flood responses in different drainage basins.
10 marks
Examine how seasonal changes can alter flood risk in drainage basins in different climatic regions.
10 marks
To what extent is urbanization the main cause of increases in flood magnitude in drainage basins?
10 marks
Examine how deforestation in the upper parts of drainage basins can affect flood risk for communities further downstream.
10 marks
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More questions in Freshwater
- A.1Drainage basin hydrology and geomorphology
- A.2Flooding and flood mitigationThis page
- A.3Water scarcity and water quality
- A.4Water management futures
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