G.1 The variety of urban environments questions for IB Geography
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- IB Geography
- Part of G Urban environments
- SL and HL
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| Paper | SL and HL | HL only | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
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The graph shows the population of a city in South Asia, located close to an active fault, and the percentage of its population living in informal settlements, 1960–2020.
- (a)(i)
State the population of the city in 2000.
1 mark
- (a)(ii)
Identify the year in which the percentage of the population living in informal settlements was highest.
1 mark
- (b)
Using evidence from the graph, outline one reason why the number of people exposed to earthquake hazard in the city increased between 1960 and 2020.
2 marks
- (c)
Explain two ways in which rapid urban growth, such as that shown, can increase earthquake hazard risk. [3+3]
6 marks
The map shows a vulnerability index for 12 districts of a city in an earthquake-prone region. The index combines information on building quality, household income, population density and access to services.
- (a)
Briefly describe the distribution of districts with a high or very high vulnerability index.
2 marks
- (b)
Outline one reason why District 11 may have a low vulnerability index even though the active fault passes through it.
2 marks
- (c)
Suggest three reasons why vulnerability to earthquakes may vary between districts within a city such as this. [2+2+2]
6 marks
The cross-section shows a hillside on the edge of a large city in South America.
- (a)(i)
State the difference in altitude, in metres, between point A and point B.
1 mark
- (a)(ii)
State the horizontal distance, in metres, between point A and point B.
1 mark
- (b)
Referring to the cross-section, outline one way in which human activity may increase the instability of the slope.
2 marks
- (c)
Explain two reasons why the urban poor are often the most vulnerable to mass movement hazards in cities. [3+3]
6 marks
Explain one reason why the death toll from an earthquake may be higher in a rapidly growing city than in a long-established city of a similar size.
3 marks
Examine the relative importance of site and situation in explaining the growth of one or more named cities.
10 marks
Examine how the functions of urban places influence their land use.
10 marks
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