DP Geography Questionbank

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Populations in transition

• .1.bp.1a: Referring to the diagram, state the rank order (from highest to lowest level of equality) for the...
• .1.bp.1b: Describe the status of women in country X.
• .1.bp.1c: Explain the relationship between fertility and the status of women.
• .1.bp.5: “Government attempts to control population growth are ineffective.” Discuss this statement.
• 11M.1.bp.1a: Referring to the graph, describe how female empowerment in politics varied between regions in 1997.
• 11M.1.bp.1b: Suggest reasons why female empowerment in politics has risen since 1997.
• 11M.1.bp.1c: Analyse the pro-natalist policy of a country you have studied.
• 11M.1.bp.5: To what extent do migrations bring benefits to both their origins and their destinations?
• 11M.1.bp.6: Examine the view that rapid population growth will prevent some countries from meeting their...
• 11N.1.bp.1a: Describe the predicted population structure of this country in 2025.
• 11N.1.bp.1b: Distinguish between a population projection and population momentum.
• 11N.1.bp.1c: Explain the economic impacts of an ageing population on a named country.
• 11N.1.bp.7: Examine the view that gender inequalities are a major obstacle to development.
• 12M.1.bp.1a+b: The graph below shows the relationship between GDP per capita and life expectancy at birth for a...
• 12M.1.bp.1c: Explain two economic effects of a youthful population structure.
• 12M.1.bp.5: “Migration reduces disparities in wealth and development.” Discuss this statement.
• 12M.1.bp.7: Examine the view that population change is responsible for water scarcity.
• 12N.1.bp.1a: Describe the pattern of internal migration shown on the map.
• 12N.1.bp.1b: Briefly explain three positive socio-economic impacts that this migration could have for the...
• 12N.1.bp.1c: Explain why an imbalance in the birth ratio exists in some societies.
• 12N.1.bp.5: “Environmental sustainability will never be achieved without population control.” Discuss this...
• 12N.2.bp.3d: Examine how the exploitation of one named oceanic resource has led to geopolitical conflict.
• 13M.1.bp.1a: Define Crude Birth Rate.
• 13M.1.bp.1b(i): Estimate the rate of natural increase in 2010.
• 13M.1.bp.1b(ii): State the year in which the natural increase rate is projected to become negative.
• 13M.1.bp.1c: Explain the meaning of the term population projection.
• 13M.1.bp.1d: Suggest two reasons why governments need population projections.
• 13M.1.bp.7: Using examples, examine how environmental factors can be a cause of migration.
• 13N.1.bp.1a: Briefly describe the global pattern of the maternal mortality ratio shown on the map.
• 13N.1.bp.1b: Suggest two reasons why the maternal mortality ratio is so high in some countries.
• 13N.1.bp.1c: Explain the recent trends in life expectancy at birth for a named country or region.
• 13N.1.bp.6: “Greater gender equality is the most effective way to reduce poverty and stimulate development.”...
• 13N.1.bp.7: “A falling fertility rate is always beneficial to a country.” Discuss this statement.
• 14M.1.bp.1a: Describe the population structure of this country.
• 14M.1.bp.1b: Suggest one reason for the structure of the economically active population.
• 14M.1.bp.1c: Explain three socio-economic impacts of an anti-natal policy in one named country.
• 14M.1.bp.5: “Investing in gender equality is the most effective strategy to promote economic and...
• 14M.1.bp.6: “Rapid population growth is the main cause of soil degradation and reduced biodiversity.” Discuss...
• 14N.1.bp.1a: Describe the global pattern of birth control use shown on the map.
• 14N.1.bp.1b: Suggest two reasons why the percentage of women using some type of birth control is low in some...
• 14N.1.bp.1c: Explain two reasons why the Crude Death Rate is falling in most low-income countries.
• 14N.1.bp.5: Referring to one or more countries, discuss the view that internal (national) migration can...
• 15M.1.bp.1a: Describe what is meant by old-age dependency ratio.
• 15M.1.bp.1b: Identify which country on the graph is predicted to have the fastest growth in old-age dependency...
• 15M.1.bp.1c: Explain two reasons why the population is ageing in the five countries shown.
• 15M.1.bp.1d: Suggest two reasons why men have a lower life expectancy than women in most countries.
• 15M.1.bp.6: The third Millennium Development Goal is to “promote gender equality and empower women”. To what...
• 15N.1.bp.1a: (i) Identify which country has greater gender equality. (ii) Using data from the graph, describe...
• 15N.1.bp.1b: Suggest two possible reasons why women in countries like country B have a high level of political...
• 15N.1.bp.1c: Explain two reasons why the life expectancy in many low-income and middle-income countries is...
• 15N.1.bp.5: “Falling fertility rates are no guarantee of reduced resource consumption.” Discuss...
• 16M.1.bp.1a: Outline what total fertility rate measures.
• 16M.1.bp.1b: Describe the trends shown on the graph.
• 16M.1.bp.1c: Suggest two reasons for the change to the total fertility rate in Asia. 1.      2.
• 16M.1.bp.1d: Explain the difference between a population projection and population momentum.
• 16M.1.bp.6: “Forced international migrations bring more positive than negative impacts to recipient...
• 16N.1.bp.1a: State what the child mortality rate measures.
• 16N.1.bp.1b: Describe the trend in child mortality shown on the graph for Europe and Central Asia.
• 16N.1.bp.1c: Suggest two reasons for the trend in child mortality since 1990 in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• 16N.1.bp.1d: Suggest two positive socio-economic impacts of an ageing population.
• 16N.1.bp.5: “The fact that the world’s population is now growing less rapidly means that there will be less...
• 16N.1.bp.7: Examine the relationship between environmental change and human migrations.
• 17M.1.bp.1a: Describe the trends in numbers of internally displaced persons (IDPs) between 1990 and 2010 as...
• 17M.1.bp.1b: State the key factor that determines whether a forced migrant is a refugee or an internally...
• 17M.1.bp.1c: Suggest one political and one environmental cause of the rapid increase in the total number of...
• 17M.1.bp.1d.i: State two incentives used in a recent pro-natalist national policy. Country name:   Incentive...
• 17M.1.bp.1d.ii: Explain why these incentives were introduced in the country you named in (d)(i).        
• 17N.1.bp.01a: State the country with the biggest gap between female and male land ownership.
• 17N.1.bp.01b: Suggest two reasons why the percentage of female land ownership in Malawi is similar to the...
• 17N.1.bp.01c: Explain three socio-economic impacts of a youthful population for a country. Impact...
• 17N.1.bp.06: Discuss why resource conservation strategies may be more effective than population control in...
• 18M.1.bp.1a: Outline how a country’s dependency ratio is calculated.
• 18M.1.bp.1b: Describe two predicted regional trends shown on the graph.
• 18M.1.bp.1c: Suggest one reason for the predicted change in Nigeria’s dependency ratio.
• 18M.1.bp.1d: Suggest one positive and two negative socio-economic impacts of an aging population for one named...
• 18M.1.bp.5: To what extent do the most successful poverty reduction strategies focus on wealth creation and...
• 18M.1.bp.6: “Population growth is the greatest threat to our planet’s soil quality and biodiversity.”...

Disparities in wealth and development

• .1.bp.2a: State the three components that are used to calculate the Human Development Index.
• .1.bp.2b: Referring to examples, describe two factors that result in inequities within countries.
• .1.bp.2c: Explain how trade and access to markets may reduce disparities.
• 11M.1.bp.2a: Describe the global pattern of GNI per person shown on the map.
• 11M.1.bp.2b: Suggest two reasons why GNI per person is not a reliable way of measuring global disparities.
• 11M.1.bp.2c: Explain how debt relief may help to reduce global disparities.
• 11M.1.bp.6: Examine the view that rapid population growth will prevent some countries from meeting their...
• 11N.1.bp.2b: Suggest two reasons why developing regions have made good progress towards meeting the MDG to...
• 11N.1.bp.2c: Explain how progress in education can help regions advance towards meeting one other MDG (other...
• 11N.1.bp.6: “It is impossible to eliminate disparities in wealth and development.” Discuss this statement.
• 11N.1.bp.7: Examine the view that gender inequalities are a major obstacle to development.
• 12M.1.bp.2a: The map shows the Human Poverty Index (HPI) of Nepal. [“Human Poverty Index across...
• 12M.1.bp.2b: Explain one strength and one weakness of using the Human Development Index (HDI) as a way of...
• 12M.1.bp.2c: Explain the inequalities resulting from ethnicity in a named country.
• 12M.1.bp.5: “Migration reduces disparities in wealth and development.” Discuss this statement.
• 12N.1.bp.2ai and aii: (i) State which region has met its target. (ii) Identify the year when this region first met its...
• 12N.1.bp.2b: Suggest two reasons why some regions may not meet their 2015 target.
• 12N.1.bp.2c: Explain how increased trade and market access can sometimes help reduce disparities between...
• 12N.1.bp.7: “Development does not always reduce social and economic disparities.” Discuss this statement,...
• 13M.1.bp.2a: State which country, A or B, has a more even distribution of total income and give a reason for...
• 13M.1.bp.2b: Suggest two reasons why an uneven distribution of income occurs within one named country or region.
• 13M.1.bp.2c: Explain two ways in which remittances can help reduce disparities in the migrants’ country of...
• 13M.1.bp.5: “The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have not improved life for the world’s poorest people.”...
• 13N.1.bp.2a: Define the term remittances.
• 13N.1.bp.2b: Referring to the graph, describe the trend in remittance flows since 1989.
• 13N.1.bp.2c: Suggest three reasons why international financial aid is not always effective.
• 13N.1.bp.6: “Greater gender equality is the most effective way to reduce poverty and stimulate development.”...
• 13N.1.bp.7: “A falling fertility rate is always beneficial to a country.” Discuss this statement.
• 14M.1.bp.2a: (i) With reference to the graph, identify which sub-target was furthest from being met in...
• 14M.1.bp.2b: State any two other Millennium Development Goals that are not represented in these graphs.
• 14M.1.bp.2c: Suggest two reasons why primary school enrollment as a percentage has increased.
• 14M.1.bp.2d: Explain two reasons why aid may not help reduce disparities.
• 14M.1.bp.5: “Investing in gender equality is the most effective strategy to promote economic and...
• 14N.1.bp.2b: Briefly explain how debt relief can reduce global disparities.
• 14N.1.bp.2a: (i) Describe the relationship shown on the graph. (ii) Suggest two possible reasons for this...
• 14N.1.bp.5: Referring to one or more countries, discuss the view that internal (national) migration can...
• 14N.1.bp.7: “The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are unlikely to be achieved without a dramatic increase...
• 15M.1.bp.2a: Describe the relationship shown on the graph.
• 15M.1.bp.2b: State the three components that make up the Human Development Index (HDI).
• 15M.1.bp.2c: Suggest two reasons why composite indices (such as the HDI) are used to measure global or...
• 15M.1.bp.2d: Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using debt relief to reduce global disparities.
• 15M.1.bp.6: The third Millennium Development Goal is to “promote gender equality and empower women”. To what...
• 15M.1.bp.7: Discuss the extent to which two or more named countries or regions have met their Millennium...
• 15N.1.bp.2a: Describe how the percentage of total financial aid varies between the regions on the graph.
• 15N.1.bp.2b: Suggest two reasons why poor people in Sub-Saharan Africa do not receive very much financial aid...
• 15N.1.bp.2c: Explain how remittances can improve the quality of life of recipients.
• 15N.1.bp.6: “Global climate change will increase disparities in development.” Discuss this...
• 16M.1.bp.2a: Identify the two goals towards which India had made more progress than South Asia in 2012. 1. 2.
• 16M.1.bp.2b: Suggest two reasons why some countries, such as India, still have high rates of child...
• 16M.1.bp.2c: Explain one strength and two weaknesses of the Human Development Index as a way of measuring...
• 16M.1.bp.5: “Trade is always more effective than aid in reducing global disparities.” Referring to examples,...
• 16N.1.bp.2a: Describe the pattern of poverty shown on the map.
• 16N.1.bp.2b: Suggest two reasons why differences in poverty occur within countries.
• 16N.1.bp.2c: Explain two positive outcomes of a strategy designed to reduce economic disparities within one...
• 17M.1.bp.2a: Describe the trends in the cost of sending remittances from the three regions shown on the graph.  
• 17M.1.bp.2c: Explain two reasons why remittances are often an effective way of reducing global...
• 17M.1.bp.2d: Explain how inequalities can arise from ethnic differences in one named country. Named...
• 17M.1.bp.5: Discuss the main reasons why attempts to reduce socio-economic disparities sometimes fail.
• 17N.1.bp.02b: Using evidence from the graph, outline why Chile is more developed than Equatorial Guinea.
• 17N.1.bp.02c: Explain two reasons why countries with similar GNI per person can have very different HDI...
• 17N.1.bp.02d: Infant mortality rate is defined as the number of children who die before their first birthday...
• 17N.1.bp.02a: Define the term GNI (per person).
• 17N.1.bp.05: “Poverty reduction cannot be achieved without improved soil management.” Discuss this statement.
• 17N.1.bp.07: Discuss why some governments find it difficult to provide access to safe drinking water for all...
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• 18M.1.bp.2a.i: Briefly outline what is meant by gross national income (GNI).
• 18M.1.bp.2a.ii: Briefly outline what is meant by foreign debt.
• 18M.1.bp.2b: Identify which country on the map is most in need of debt relief and briefly justify your choice.
• 18M.1.bp.2c: Explain, using examples, two ways in which increased trade may help reduce economic disparities...
• 18M.1.bp.5: To what extent do the most successful poverty reduction strategies focus on wealth creation and...

Patterns in environmental quality and sustainability

• .1.bp.3a: Define physical water scarcity.
• .1.bp.3b: Define economic water scarcity.
• .1.bp.3c: Describe the global pattern of water scarcity shown on the map.
• .1.bp.3d: Explain the factors affecting access to safe drinking water.
• .1.bp.6: “The causes of global climatic change are essentially human.” Discuss this statement.
• 11M.1.bp.3a: State one natural external forcing which could have influenced the changes in temperature shown...
• 11M.1.bp.3b: Referring to the graph, describe how temperature has changed since 1850.
• 11M.1.bp.3c: Explain three possible environmental consequences of global climate change since 1950.
• 11M.1.bp.7: “Of all the environmental challenges we face, soil degradation is the most serious.” Discuss this...
• 11N.1.bp.3a: State one physical factor and one human factor not shown on the diagram that contribute to a loss...
• 11N.1.bp.3b: Explain how any one of the factors given on the diagram contributes to a loss of biodiversity in...
• 11N.1.bp.3c: Explain three reasons why biodiversity in tropical rainforests should be preserved.
• 12M.1.bp.3a: Identify which country or region has the lowest emissions of CO2 per person.
• 12M.1.bp.3b: Explain why some countries have higher CO2 emissions per person than others.
• 12M.1.bp.3c: Explain the relationship between atmospheric greenhouse gases and the temperature of the Earth’s...
• 12M.1.bp.6: Examine the relationship between energy consumption and environmental sustainability.
• 12M.1.bp.7: Examine the view that population change is responsible for water scarcity.
• 12N.1.bp.3a: Identify the two most cost-effective options shown on the graph.
• 12N.1.bp.3b: Explain how deforestation may contribute to global warming.
• 12N.1.bp.3c: Explain two possible environmental consequences of global climate change.
• 13M.1.bp.3a: State a likely cause for X.
• 13M.1.bp.3b: Referring to the diagram/map, describe the global pattern of soil degradation due to overgrazing.
• 13M.1.bp.3c: Explain two socio-economic consequences of soil degradation.
• 13M.1.bp.3d: Explain one management strategy that is likely to achieve environmental sustainability.
• 13M.1.bp.6: “There is no truly sustainable solution to the world’s growing energy problems.” Discuss this...
• 13N.1.bp.3a: Identify Category X on the diagram.
• 13N.1.bp.3b: Define the term physical water scarcity.
• 13N.1.bp.3c: Explain two physical factors that affect the availability of safe drinking water for a community.
• 13N.1.bp.3d: Analyse the role of water in the causes of soil degradation.
• 13N.1.bp.5: Examine the negative environmental impacts of economic development on water and biodiversity.
• 13N.1.bp.7: “A falling fertility rate is always beneficial to a country.” Discuss this statement.
• 14M.1.bp.3a: Describe the pattern of high physical water scarcity shown on the map.
• 14M.1.bp.3b: Explain why some of the world’s arid areas are not areas of physical water scarcity.
• 14M.1.bp.3c: Explain the energy flows involved in the greenhouse effect.
• 14M.1.bp.6: “Rapid population growth is the main cause of soil degradation and reduced biodiversity.” Discuss...
• 14M.1.bp.7: “The world is far too dependent on oil.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
• 14N.1.bp.3a: Describe the relationship between the level of poverty and the level of soil degradation shown on...
• 14N.1.bp.3b: Explain one strategy that has been successful in reducing soil degradation.
• 14N.1.bp.3c: Explain the importance of maintaining biodiversity in tropical rainforests.
• 14N.1.bp.6: “We still have the resources to live as wastefully as we want.” Discuss this statement.
• 15M.1.bp.3a: Describe the trend of CO2 emissions in Asia between 1990 and 2010.
• 15M.1.bp.3b: Suggest two reasons why CO2 emissions in Europe have decreased since 1990.
• 15M.1.bp.3c: Distinguish between global climate change and the enhanced greenhouse effect.
• 15M.1.bp.5: Examine the reasons for and against preserving the biodiversity of tropical rainforests.
• 15N.1.bp.3a: Rank the three countries with the largest areas of rainforest from highest to lowest.
• 15N.1.bp.3b: Referring to the data in the table, describe the trend in rainforest loss between the 1990s and...
• 15N.1.bp.3c: Explain three reasons why it is important to maintain the biodiversity of tropical rainforests.
• 15N.1.bp.5: “Falling fertility rates are no guarantee of reduced resource consumption.” Discuss...
• 15N.1.bp.6: “Global climate change will increase disparities in development.” Discuss this...
• 15N.1.bp.7: “Only high-income countries can effectively develop sustainable sources of energy.” Discuss this...
• 16M.1.bp.3a: Describe the distribution of areas of very high soil degradation.
• 16M.1.bp.3b: Suggest two reasons why areas of high soil degradation occur in Europe and/or North...
• 16M.1.bp.3c: Explain two ways, other than food production, in which soil provides valuable environmental...
• 16M.1.bp.7: “Ensuring adequate water supplies is a greater environmental challenge for the world than...
• 16N.1.bp.3a: Describe what is meant by the term “environmental sustainability”.
• 16N.1.bp.3b: State the aspect of environmental sustainability that should replace “A” on the graph.
• 16N.1.bp.3c: Describe the progress made by this corporation since 2010 towards meeting its 2020 targets for...
• 16N.1.bp.3d: Suggest two environmental disadvantages of sending waste to landfill.
• 16N.1.bp.5: “The fact that the world’s population is now growing less rapidly means that there will be less...
• 16N.1.bp.7: Examine the relationship between environmental change and human migrations.
• 17M.1.bp.3a: Identify the country shown on the graph with the lowest percentage of forest cover.
• 17M.1.bp.3b: Distinguish between forest cover and biodiversity.
• 17M.1.bp.3c: Suggest two reasons why forest cover in some countries has increased in recent years. Reason...
• 17M.1.bp.3d: Explain two consequences of the reduction of biodiversity in some tropical...
• 17M.1.bp.6: “Climate change will only increase global disparities in wealth.” Discuss this statement.
• 17N.1.bp.03a: State which external forcing shown on the graph has the greatest impact on temperature in the...
• 17N.1.bp.03b: Outline what is meant by “albedo”.
• 17N.1.bp.03c: Briefly describe the difference between stratospheric ozone and tropospheric ozone.
• 17N.1.bp.03d: Explain two environmental consequences of global climatic change (global warming). Consequence...
• 17N.1.bp.05: “Poverty reduction cannot be achieved without improved soil management.” Discuss this statement.
• 17N.1.bp.07: Discuss why some governments find it difficult to provide access to safe drinking water for all...
• 18M.1.bp.3a: Describe how the estimated impact of climate change on agricultural production varies with latitude.
• 18M.1.bp.3b: Suggest two reasons why global climate change may lead to an increase in agricultural production...
• 18M.1.bp.3c: Distinguish between physical water scarcity and economic water scarcity.
• 18M.1.bp.6: “Population growth is the greatest threat to our planet’s soil quality and biodiversity.”...

Patterns in resource consumption

• .1.bp.4a: Define ecological footprint.
• .1.bp.4b: Describe what is meant by a neo-Malthusian view.
• .1.bp.4c: Explain three benefits of a strategy designed to reduce resource consumption.
• .1.bp.7: Examine why most countries want to reduce their dependence on oil.
• 11M.1.bp.4a: Identify three fossil fuels.
• 11M.1.bp.4b: Suggest two reasons for the changing importance of nuclear energy.
• 11M.1.bp.4c: Explain the relationship between energy usage and ecological footprint for one or more countries.
• 11N.1.bp.4b: Suggest two reasons why some areas of the world are unlikely to depend entirely on renewable...
• 11N.1.bp.4c: Analyse how the global pattern of oil production has changed in recent decades.
• 11N.1.bp.5: Discuss the ways in which the consumption of one or more resources can be reduced.
• 12M.1.bp.4a: Define ecological footprint.
• 12M.1.bp.4b: Describe how the ecological footprint of this country has changed.
• 12M.1.bp.4c: Suggest reasons why this country’s ecological footprint decreased in the 1980s.
• 12M.1.bp.4d: Explain the anti-Malthusian view of the relationship between population and resources.
• 12M.1.bp.6: Examine the relationship between energy consumption and environmental sustainability.
• 12N.1.bp.4a: Define ecological footprint.
• 12N.1.bp.4b: Describe how the pattern of ecological footprints shown by the graph reflects economic development.
• 12N.1.bp.4ci and cii: (i) Outline a strategy at a local or national scale which is designed to reduce the consumption...
• 12N.1.bp.6: Examine the changing importance of energy sources other than oil.
• 13M.1.bp.4a: Describe the trends shown by the graph.
• 13M.1.bp.4b(i): State one example of resource substitution.
• 13M.1.bp.4b(ii): Explain one benefit of the resource substitution you have chosen in (b)(i).
• 13M.1.bp.6: “There is no truly sustainable solution to the world’s growing energy problems.” Discuss this...
• 13M.1.bp.4c: Referring to examples, distinguish between waste recycling and waste reduction.
• 13N.1.bp.4a: Identify Country A.
• 13N.1.bp.4b: Briefly describe what is meant by the OPEC cartel.
• 13N.1.bp.4c: Explain two geopolitical impacts of the rise in global oil consumption since 1990.
• 13N.1.bp.4d: Suggest two reasons why sources of renewable energy have become more important in many countries...
• 13N.1.bp.7: “A falling fertility rate is always beneficial to a country.” Discuss this statement.
• 14M.1.bp.4a: Describe the relationship shown on the graph.
• 14M.1.bp.4b: Explain two environmental benefits of recycling.
• 14M.1.bp.4c: Explain two disadvantages of one named source of renewable energy.
• 14M.1.bp.7: “The world is far too dependent on oil.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
• 14N.1.bp.4a: With reference to the diagram, describe the movement of e-waste into and out of Asia.
• 14N.1.bp.4b: Briefly explain the limitations of recycling as a strategy to reduce global resource consumption.
• 14N.1.bp.4c: Explain the neo-Malthusian view of the relationship between population size and resource...
• 14N.1.bp.6: “We still have the resources to live as wastefully as we want.” Discuss this statement.
• 14N.1.bp.7: “The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are unlikely to be achieved without a dramatic increase...
• 15M.1.bp.4a: State which two regions had the most sustainable ecological footprint in 1975.
• 15M.1.bp.4b: Explain the pattern of regional ecological footprints in 2010.
• 15M.1.bp.4c: Explain the anti-Malthusian view of the relationship between population and resources.
• 15N.1.bp.4a: State the minimum ecological footprint in global hectares for a country with a GNI of US$20 000...
• 15N.1.bp.4b: Referring to the graph, describe the relationship between GNI per person and ecological footprint.
• 15N.1.bp.4c: Suggest one reason why country A does not fit the general pattern.
• 15N.1.bp.4d: Using examples, distinguish between recycling and resource substitution.
• 15N.1.bp.5: “Falling fertility rates are no guarantee of reduced resource consumption.” Discuss...
• 15N.1.bp.7: “Only high-income countries can effectively develop sustainable sources of energy.” Discuss this...
• 16M.1.bp.4a: State the year in which total oil stocks were at their peak.
• 16M.1.bp.4b: Referring to the graph, describe the trend in total oil stocks since the year 2000.
• 16M.1.bp.4c: Suggest three reasons why total oil stocks may change from one year to the...
• 16N.1.bp.4a: Referring to the graph, describe the trend in global biomass extraction between 1980 and 2010.
• 16N.1.bp.4b: Suggest two reasons why the total resource consumption per capita decreased between 1980 and...
• 16N.1.bp.4c: Suggest two disadvantages of recycling materials as a strategy to reduce resource consumption.
• 16N.1.bp.6: Examine the geopolitical and environmental impacts of the production and/or consumption of fossil...
• 17M.1.bp.4a: State and outline the units used to measure the global ecological...
• 17M.1.bp.4b: Suggest two reasons why the total ecological footprint of a country may grow very rapidly in the...
• 17M.1.bp.4c: Explain the neo-Malthusian view of the relationship between population and resource consumption.
• 17M.1.bp.7: Examine the changing importance of oil as an energy source.
• 17N.1.bp.04a.i: Describe the trend for currently-producing oil fields shown on the graph for the period 2015–2030.
• 17N.1.bp.04a.ii: Suggest two possible reasons for the trend you described in (a)(i). Reason 1:   Reason...
• 17N.1.bp.04b: Briefly suggest what is meant by “unconventional” oil and gas.
• 17N.1.bp.04c: Explain two limitations of one named source of renewable energy. Source of renewable...
• 17N.1.bp.06: Discuss why resource conservation strategies may be more effective than population control in...
• 18M.1.bp.4a: Describe the pattern of recycling rates shown on the map.
• 18M.1.bp.4b: Suggest two reasons why recycling rates differ greatly between countries.
• 18M.1.bp.4c: Explain two strengths and one weakness of one local or national strategy aimed at reducing the...
• 18M.1.bp.7: “The ecological footprint is the best measure of the relationship between population...