DP Geography Questionbank

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Option A: Freshwater—issues and conflicts

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The water system

• 11M.2.bp.1a: Describe two conditions at point A which would make infiltration rates higher than at point B.
• 11M.2.bp.1b: Explain the consequences of a decrease in the amount of water stored in ice in the hydrological...
• 12M.2.bp.1a: Identify two transfers and two stores shown in the diagram.
• 12M.2.bp.1b: Explain three ways in which human activity can reduce the time taken for water to pass through...
• 13N.2.hl.2b: Draw a labelled diagram to show the main input, outputs, transfers and stores of the hydrological...
• 14M.2.hl.2a: Define the terms drainage divide and wetlands.
• 14M.2.sl.2a: Define the terms drainage divide and wetlands.
• 14N.2.hl.1a: (i) Define the term groundwater. (ii) Estimate the percentage of groundwater shown on the diagram.
• 14N.2.sl.1a: (i) Define the term groundwater. (ii) Estimate the percentage of groundwater shown on the diagram.
• 14N.2.hl.1b: State two major types of natural surface freshwater (other than rivers).
• 14N.2.sl.1b: State two major types of natural surface freshwater (other than rivers).
• 14N.2.hl.1c: Explain three consequences of a reduction in the volume of ice caps.
• 14N.2.sl.1c: Explain three consequences of a reduction in the volume of ice caps.
• 13N.2.sl.2b: Draw a labelled diagram to show the main input, outputs, transfers and stores of the hydrological...
• 16M.2.bp.2a: Outline how water is transferred through a drainage basin by: (i) infiltration; (ii) throughflow.
• 16M.2.bp.2b: Suggest how a change in the balance of water stored in oceans and ice could result in: (i) one...
• 17M.2.bp.1b: Define the concept of “maximum sustainable yield” of freshwater.
• 18M.2.bp.2a.i: State the four elements of the hydrological cycle labelled A–D.
• 18M.2.bp.2a.ii: State two possible methods of artificially recharging the aquifer.

Drainage basins and flooding

• .2.bp.1d: Examine the influences of physical factors and human activity on a specific river flood.
• 11N.2.bp.2a: Draw a labelled diagram of a hydrograph.
• 11N.2.bp.2b: Explain how hydrographs are used to forecast floods.
• 12M.2.bp.2a: Describe the geographical characteristics of the Río Grande de Santiago downstream from La Presa.
• 12M.2.bp.2c: “People should not try to prevent rivers from flooding.” Discuss this statement.
• 12N.2.bp.2a: Describe four differences between the two hydrographs shown on the diagram.
• 12N.2.bp.2b: Suggest reasons why the urban and forested hydrographs show different responses to the storm event.
• 12N.2.bp.2c: With reference to a named river flood event, examine the relative importance of natural and human...
• 13M.2.bp.1a: Identify possible human factors A and B and possible physical factors C and D.
• 13M.2.bp.1b: Explain how two physical factors other than precipitation can affect the magnitude of floods.
• 13N.2.hl.1a: Define the term stream discharge.
• 13N.2.hl.2b: Draw a labelled diagram to show the main input, outputs, transfers and stores of the hydrological...
• 14M.2.hl.1a: Briefly describe four possible impacts of the flood on different types of traffic movement in the...
• 14M.2.sl.1a: Briefly describe four possible impacts of the flood on different types of traffic movement in the...
• 14M.2.hl.1c: Examine the factors that affect the response of a stream hydrograph to a rainfall event.
• 14M.2.sl.1c: Examine the factors that affect the response of a stream hydrograph to a rainfall event.
• 14M.2.hl.2a: Define the terms drainage divide and wetlands.
• 14M.2.sl.2a: Define the terms drainage divide and wetlands.
• 14M.2.hl.2b: Explain how stream discharge is related to channel size and shape.
• 14M.2.sl.2b: Explain how stream discharge is related to channel size and shape.
• 14N.2.hl.1d: Discuss the relative importance of the factors affecting the characteristics of hydrographs.
• 14N.2.sl.1d: Discuss the relative importance of the factors affecting the characteristics of hydrographs.
• 14N.2.hl.2b: Suggest three ways in which humans might modify the floodplain shown in the photograph to reduce...
• 13N.2.sl.1a: Define the term stream discharge.
• 13N.2.sl.2b: Draw a labelled diagram to show the main input, outputs, transfers and stores of the hydrological...
• 15M.2.hl.1c: Explain how a drainage basin functions as an open system.
• 15M.2.sl.1c: Explain how a drainage basin functions as an open system.
• 15M.2.hl.2a: (i) Define the term stream discharge. (ii) State two river transport processes and outline how...
• 15M.2.sl.2a: (i) Define the term stream discharge. (ii) State two river transport processes and outline how...
• 15M.2.hl.2b: Explain how hydrographs can be used to forecast and manage flooding.
• 15M.2.sl.2b: Explain how hydrographs can be used to forecast and manage flooding.
• 15N.2.hl.1c: “Natural factors are always more important than human factors in causing a river flood.” Discuss...
• 15N.2.sl.1c: “Natural factors are always more important than human factors in causing a river flood.” Discuss...
• 16N.2.bp.1a: (i) Describe the changes in flood frequency shown on the graph. (ii) Estimate how many more...
• 16N.2.bp.2c: “The drainage basin is an open system with inputs, outputs, transfers and stores.” Discuss how...
• 17M.2.bp.1d: “The negative consequences of river flooding always outweigh the benefits.” Discuss this statement.
• 17M.2.bp.2b: Explain three factors that may produce a short time lag on a storm hydrograph.
• 17N.2.sl.02a.i: State the lag time for the storm event shown on the hydrograph.
• 17N.2.sl.02a.ii: State how many hours the discharge was over 40 cumecs.
• 17N.2.sl.02a.iii: Outline why the rising limb on this hydrograph is steeper than the falling limb.
• 18M.2.bp.1a: Outline two ways in which sediment is transported by a river.
• 18M.2.bp.1c: Examine how human activity influenced the severity of one named river flood event.

Management issues and strategies

• .2.bp.1ai: State the year when the highest sediment load occurred.
• .2.bp.1aii: State the volume of sediment load in that year at Huangzhang.
• .2.bp.1b: Identify three ways in which the load of a river is transported and briefly describe one of these...
• .2.bp.1c: Referring to the map and graphs, explain how the construction of the Danjiangkou Dam affected...
• .2.bp.2a: Describe the trend in water shortage between 1990 and 2015 shown on the graph.
• .2.bp.2b: Suggest possible reasons for the changes in supply between 1990 and 2015 shown on the graph.
• .2.bp.2d: Referring to one or more examples, examine the environmental effects of ground water abstraction...
• 11M.2.bp.2a: Draw a labelled diagram to show the main features of an artesian basin.
• 11M.2.bp.2b: Explain the environmental impacts caused by groundwater abstraction.
• 11M.2.bp.2c: Evaluate the success of the management strategies used in one named wetland area.
• 11N.2.bp.1a: Referring to the diagram, briefly describe two floodplain management strategies.
• 11N.2.bp.1b: Explain how human activities on a floodplain can increase the probability of flooding.
• 11N.2.bp.1c: “Eutrophication is the most damaging agricultural impact on water quality.” Discuss this statement.
• 11N.2.bp.2c: “Dams and reservoirs create as many problems as they solve.” Discuss this statement with...
• 12M.2.bp.1b: Explain three ways in which human activity can reduce the time taken for water to pass through...
• 12M.2.bp.2b: Analyse how the freshwater resources shown in box A on the map could be used for different purposes.
• 12M.2.bp.2c: “People should not try to prevent rivers from flooding.” Discuss this statement.
• 12N.2.bp.1a: Describe two processes involved in the transport of a river’s load.
• 12N.2.bp.1b: Explain two environmental impacts of agriculture on water quality.
• 12N.2.bp.1c: “Floodplain management strategies have more costs than benefits.” Discuss this statement.
• 13M.2.bp.1a: Identify possible human factors A and B and possible physical factors C and D.
• 13M.2.bp.1c: “River management strategies always result in unwanted impacts.” Using examples, discuss this...
• 13M.2.bp.2a: Describe two characteristics of natural levées.
• 13M.2.bp.2b(i): Define the term wetlands.
• 13M.2.bp.2b(ii): Explain two reasons why some wetlands are protected.
• 13M.2.bp.2c: “Multi-purpose schemes result in more benefits than problems.” Discuss this statement, referring...
• 13N.2.hl.1b: (i) State the direction towards which the river is flowing at B. (ii) State three changes to the...
• 13N.2.hl.1c: Examine the benefits and problems of different river management strategies (other than that shown...
• 13N.2.hl.2a: Identify and describe process A and process B shown in the diagram.
• 13N.2.hl.2c: “Of all the impacts of agriculture on water quality, salinization is the most damaging.” Discuss...
• 14M.2.hl.1a: Briefly describe four possible impacts of the flood on different types of traffic movement in the...
• 14M.2.sl.1a: Briefly describe four possible impacts of the flood on different types of traffic movement in the...
• 14M.2.hl.1b: Explain two ways in which agriculture and/or irrigation on flood plains can affect water quality.
• 14M.2.sl.1b: Explain two ways in which agriculture and/or irrigation on flood plains can affect water quality.
• 14M.2.hl.2c: Using examples, examine the hydrological impacts that can result from the construction of a dam...
• 14M.2.sl.2c: Using examples, examine the hydrological impacts that can result from the construction of a dam...
• 14N.2.hl.2a: Referring to photographic evidence, identify and briefly describe two natural features of the...
• 14N.2.sl.2a: Referring to photographic evidence, identify and briefly describe two natural features of the...
• 14N.2.hl.2b: Suggest three ways in which humans might modify the floodplain shown in the photograph to reduce...
• 14N.2.sl.2b: Suggest three ways in which humans might modify the floodplain shown in the photograph to reduce...
• 14N.2.hl.2c: “Wetland management strategies are never a complete success.” Discuss this statement, with...
• 14N.2.sl.2c: “Wetland management strategies are never a complete success.” Discuss this statement, with...
• 13N.2.sl.1b: (i) State the direction towards which the river is flowing at B. (ii) State three changes to the...
• 13N.2.sl.1c: Examine the benefits and problems of different river management strategies (other than that shown...
• 13N.2.sl.2a: Identify and describe process A and process B shown in the diagram.
• 13N.2.sl.2c: “Of all the impacts of agriculture on water quality, salinization is the most damaging.” Discuss...
• 15M.2.hl.1b: Outline two possible reasons for the conflict shown.
• 15M.2.sl.1b: Outline two possible reasons for the conflict shown.
• 15M.2.hl.1d: Compare the importance of river erosion and deposition in the development of floodplain landforms.
• 15M.2.sl.1d: Compare the importance of river erosion and deposition in the development of floodplain landforms.
• 15M.2.hl.2a: (i) Define the term stream discharge. (ii) State two river transport processes and outline how...
• 15M.2.sl.2a: (i) Define the term stream discharge. (ii) State two river transport processes and outline how...
• 15M.2.hl.2c: Examine the possible impacts of the mismanagement of groundwater resources.
• 15M.2.sl.2c: Examine the possible impacts of the mismanagement of groundwater resources.
• 15N.2.hl.1a: State and briefly outline what environmental problem A and environmental problem B could be.
• 15N.2.sl.1a: State and briefly outline what environmental problem A and environmental problem B could be.
• 15N.2.hl.2a: (i) Briefly outline how the natural recharge of an aquifer takes place.  (ii) State two methods...
• 15N.2.sl.2a: (i) Briefly outline how the natural recharge of an aquifer takes place.  (ii) State two methods...
• 15N.2.hl.2b: Suggest how three human modifications of a floodplain can help to reduce flooding.
• 15N.2.sl.2b: Suggest how three human modifications of a floodplain can help to reduce flooding.
• 16M.2.bp.1a: Identify and locate two natural river landforms found on the Clutha River’s floodplain.
• 16M.2.bp.1b: (i) Briefly explain how one human modification of the floodplain shown in area A (outlined in...
• 16M.2.bp.1c: Examine how the environmental impacts of agriculture and irrigation on water quality vary from...
• 16M.2.bp.2c: “The benefits gained from the construction of large dams outweigh any costs.” Discuss this...
• 16N.2.bp.1b: Suggest one physical reason and one human reason why the risk of a river flooding can change over...
• 16N.2.bp.1c: To what extent are floodplain landforms the result of river deposition?
• 16N.2.bp.2a: (i) Define the term wetland area. (ii) Describe the pattern of wetland areas shown on the map.
• 16N.2.bp.2b: (i) State one component of agricultural run-off that contributes to the eutrophication of lakes...
• 17M.2.bp.1a: Outline two environmental problems that may occur downstream from multi-purpose dams.
• 17M.2.bp.2c: Compare the effectiveness of alternative stream management strategies, other than dams.
• 17N.2.sl.01a: Briefly outline two processes of river erosion.
• 17N.2.sl.01b.i: Explain how irrigation can lead to salinization.
• 17N.2.sl.01b.ii: Explain two consequences of salinization for farmers.
• 17N.2.sl.01c: Discuss the positive and negative hydrological impacts of dam and reservoir construction.
• 17N.2.sl.02b: Explain the formation of two landforms on a river floodplain.
• 17N.2.sl.02c: Discuss the environmental consequences of eutrophication and the pollution of aquifers.
• 18M.2.bp.2b: Explain three possible ways people may modify a river channel to increase the flow of water.
• 18M.2.bp.2c: To what extent has the management of one major wetland area been successful?

Competing demands for water

• .2.bp.2c: Analyse two competing demands for water in a named river basin.
• 11M.2.bp.1c: “Strategies adopted to meet the competing demands for water are not always effective.” Discuss...
• 12M.2.bp.1c: Examine how an international conflict has arisen as a result of competing demands for freshwater.
• 15M.2.hl.1a: State two possible uses of water for industry.
• 15M.2.sl.1a: State two possible uses of water for industry.
• 15M.2.hl.1b: Outline two possible reasons for the conflict shown.
• 15M.2.sl.1b: Outline two possible reasons for the conflict shown.
• 15N.2.hl.1b: Using one named example, briefly explain one cause and two consequences of an international...
• 15N.2.sl.1b: Using one named example, briefly explain one cause and two consequences of an international...
• 15N.2.hl.2c: Evaluate the strategies that have been used to resolve competing demands for water in one named...
• 15N.2.sl.2c: Evaluate the strategies that have been used to resolve competing demands for water in one named...
• 17M.2.bp.1c: With reference to one named river basin, explain two strategies that have been adopted to meet...
• 18M.2.bp.1b.i: Using one named example of an international conflict related to freshwater, briefly explain one...
• 18M.2.bp.1b.ii: Using one named example of an international conflict related to freshwater, briefly explain two...