C.1 The characteristics of extreme environments questions for IB Geography
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- IB Geography
- Part of C Extreme environments
- SL and HL
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Examine the reasons why periglacial landscape features vary from place to place.
10 marks
Examine the relative importance of atmospheric circulation and ocean currents in explaining the global distribution of hot, arid environments.
10 marks
Examine the reasons why cold environments are found both at high latitudes and at high altitudes in non-polar places.
10 marks
To what extent is low annual rainfall the most important characteristic that makes hot, arid environments extreme?
10 marks
Examine the view that the unreliability of rainfall presents greater challenges for people than its low total in semi-arid environments.
10 marks
Examine why flash floods can be a significant hazard in hot, arid environments despite their low annual rainfall.
10 marks
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- C.4Extreme environments futures
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