B.1 Ocean–atmosphere interactions questions for IB Geography

55 questions on Ocean–atmosphere interactions, 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 B Oceans and coastal margins
  • SL and HL

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Question 1 · GEO-00071Paper 1 · 10 marks

Examine the role of ocean currents in transferring energy and nutrients between different parts of the oceans.

10 marks

Question 2 · GEO-00072Paper 1 · 10 marks

Evaluate the importance of the oceanic conveyor belt for the climates of different places.

10 marks

Question 3 · GEO-00073Paper 1 · 10 marks

Examine the extent to which upwelling of ocean water determines the productivity of fisheries in different places.

10 marks

Question 4 · GEO-00074Paper 1 · 10 marks

To what extent could changes to the thermohaline circulation threaten people and environments in the future?

10 marks

Question 5 · GEO-00075Paper 1 · 10 marks

Examine how interactions between the atmosphere and the Pacific Ocean lead to the development of El Niño conditions.

10 marks

Question 6 · GEO-00076Paper 1 · 10 marks

Examine the economic costs and benefits of El Niño events for different countries.

10 marks

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The notes on B.1 Ocean–atmosphere interactions

More questions in Oceans and coastal margins

  1. B.1Ocean–atmosphere interactionsThis page
  2. B.2Interactions between oceans and coastal places
  3. B.3Managing coastal margins
  4. B.4Ocean management futures

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