DP Geography Questionbank

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Option C: Extreme environments

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Challenging environments

• .2.bp.6a: Using the two maps, describe the population density in hot, arid areas.
• .2.bp.6b: Explain how and why the following factors may influence population density in hot, arid...
• 11M.2.bp.6a: Describe the changes that have taken place in the Greenland ice sheet since 1985.
• 11N.2.bp.6ai: Define glacial environment.
• 11N.2.bp.6aii: Define periglacial environment.
• 12M.2.bp.5b: Explain three ways in which the characteristics of periglacial environments hinder resource...
• 12M.2.bp.6a: Describe the climatic characteristics of either periglacial or glacial environments.
• 12N.2.bp.5a: Describe the distribution of hyper-arid and semi-arid regions in Africa.
• 13M.2.bp.5a(i): Identify the vegetation types found at A and B.
• 13M.2.bp.5a(ii): Using the map extract and key, suggest two reasons why the area shown could be considered an...
• 13M.2.bp.6a(i): Identify one type of cold extreme environment.
• 13M.2.bp.6a(ii): State three physical characteristics of the cold extreme environment that you identified in (a)(i).
• 13M.2.bp.6b: Explain why semi-arid areas are considered to be extreme environments.
• 13N.2.hl.5b: With reference to a named hot, arid environment, explain two geographic factors (other than...
• 14M.2.hl.5b: Using map evidence, suggest two reasons why the area shown on the map has a low population density.
• 14M.2.sl.5b: Using map evidence, suggest two reasons why the area shown on the map has a low population density.
• 14N.2.hl.6a: From information shown on the graph: (i) State the number of months of the year when the average...
• 14N.2.sl.6a: From information shown on the graph: (i) State the number of months of the year when the average...
• 14N.2.hl.6b: Explain three ways in which people have adapted to the extremes of weather and climate in...
• 14N.2.sl.6b: Explain three ways in which people have adapted to the extremes of weather and climate in...
• 13N.2.sl.5b: With reference to a named hot, arid environment, explain two geographic factors (other than...
• 15M.2.hl.5b: Explain how two factors (other than heat) restrict human settlement in hot, arid environments.
• 15M.2.sl.5b: Explain how two factors (other than heat) restrict human settlement in hot, arid environments.
• 15M.2.hl.6b: Explain two physical challenges for resource development posed by extreme environments.
• 15M.2.sl.6b: Explain two physical challenges for resource development posed by extreme environments.
• 15N.2.hl.6a: Referring to the photograph, briefly describe how people have adapted their clothing and...
• 15N.2.sl.6a: Referring to the photograph, briefly describe how people have adapted their clothing and...
• 15N.2.hl.6b: Explain two causes of low rainfall in hot, arid environments.
• 15N.2.sl.6b: Explain two causes of low rainfall in hot, arid environments.
• 16M.2.bp.5a: The graph shows climatic data for an extreme arid environment. (i) Identify the month with the...
• 16M.2.bp.6a: The map shows a polar view of the Southern Hemisphere and locates Antarctica, an area...
• 16N.2.bp.5a: (i) Estimate the latitude at which the percentage of land is highest in the Northern...
• 17M.2.bp.5a: Outline two ways in which people have adapted their outdoor activities to extremes of weather in...
• 18M.2.bp.5a.i: State the earliest date on which there is a 50 % probability of snow depth exceeding 1 metre.
• 18M.2.bp.5a.ii: Estimate the probability of snow depth exceeding 2 metres on 1 September.
• 18M.2.bp.5a.iii: Briefly explain how the graph provides evidence that this ski field is located in the southern...

The physical characteristics of extreme environments

• .2.bp.5a: Referring to the graph, describe the changes in the terminus of the Santa Rosa glacier from...
• .2.bp.5b: Explain the processes involved in the advance and retreat of glaciers.
• 11M.2.bp.5a: Name and describe two landforms shown on the photograph.
• 11M.2.bp.5bi: Explain the process of solifluction.
• 11M.2.bp.5bii: Explain the formation of pingos.
• 11M.2.bp.6b: Explain how and why glaciers and ice masses have sometimes advanced.
• 11N.2.bp.5ai+aii+aiii: (i) Name the landform in the background of the photograph. (ii) State two processes of wind...
• 11N.2.bp.5b: Explain the occurrence of flash floods in areas like the one shown in the photograph.
• 11N.2.bp.6b: Explain how and why glaciers retreat.
• 12M.2.bp.5a: The photograph shows a periglacial landscape in southern Iceland. [Source: Copyright Bruce...
• 12M.2.bp.6b: Explain two landforms associated with deposition by glaciers.
• 12N.2.bp.5c: Examine the importance of water in the development of the landforms in any one extreme...
• 12N.2.bp.6ai: Define the term freeze-thaw.
• 12N.2.bp.6aii: Describe the seasonal variations in the number of freeze-thaw days.
• 12N.2.bp.6b: Explain the importance of freeze-thaw cycles and solifluction processes for the development of...
• 13M.2.bp.5b: Briefly explain two weathering processes likely to operate in area C on the map.
• 13N.2.hl.5c: Contrast the landforms that result from erosional and depositional glacial processes.
• 14M.2.hl.5a: (i) Identify and describe a landform of glacial erosion in area A on the map. (ii) Identify and...
• 14M.2.sl.5a: (i) Identify and describe a landform of glacial erosion in area A on the map. (ii) Identify and...
• 14M.2.hl.6b: Suggest three reasons why some rainstorms in hot, arid environments result in flash floods.
• 14M.2.sl.6b: Suggest three reasons why some rainstorms in hot, arid environments result in flash floods.
• 14N.2.hl.5a: (i) Identify any one landform shown in area A on the photograph. (ii) Suggest how landform B in...
• 14N.2.sl.5a: (i) Identify any one landform shown in area A on the photograph. (ii) Suggest how landform B in...
• 13N.2.sl.5c: Contrast the landforms that result from erosional and depositional glacial processes.
• 15M.2.hl.5a: (i) Outline the main erosional process that accounts for the feature shown in the...
• 15M.2.sl.5a: (i) Outline the main erosional process that accounts for the feature shown in the...
• 15N.2.hl.5a: Describe two changes in the landscape shown by the two photographs that demonstrate glacial retreat.
• 15N.2.sl.5a: Describe two changes in the landscape shown by the two photographs that demonstrate glacial retreat.
• 15N.2.hl.5b: Explain the formation of two features resulting from the processes of glacial...
• 15N.2.sl.5b: Explain the formation of two features resulting from the processes of glacial...
• 16M.2.bp.5b: Explain two processes of weathering or erosion that operate in hot, arid areas.
• 16N.2.bp.5b: Explain the characteristics and formation in periglacial environments of: (i) patterned...
• 16N.2.bp.6b: Explain two processes of weathering commonly found in hot, arid environments.
• 17M.2.bp.5b.i: Distinguish between the terms “accumulation” and “ablation” in the glacial environment.
• 17M.2.bp.5b.ii: Explain two reasons why many glaciers are retreating.
• 17M.2.bp.6a: Describe how the characteristics of permafrost vary with latitude.
• 17M.2.bp.6b.i: Outline how the seasonal changes taking place in the active layer differ between 50°N and 60°N.
• 17M.2.bp.6b.ii: Explain two ways in which the active layer creates challenges for settlement and/or...
• 17N.2.sl.05a.i: Identify one landform of glacial erosion in square 3415.
• 17N.2.sl.05a.ii: State the name of one U-shaped valley/trough shown on the map.
• 17N.2.sl.05a.iii: Estimate the length in kilometres of the walking track between the start of the walking track...
• 17N.2.sl.05a.iv: State the height gained from the spot height in square 3315 to the triangulation pillar in square...
• 17N.2.sl.05a.v: Using map evidence, explain one reason, other than climate, why mining in this extreme...
• 17N.2.sl.05b: Explain the formation of one feature or landform of glacial deposition.
• 17N.2.sl.06a.i: Estimate the volume of ice lost between 1850 and 1950.
• 17N.2.sl.06a.ii: State the year when the glacier began a continuous decline lasting to 2010.
• 17N.2.sl.06a.iii: Suggest why a short-term increase in glacial ice (positive balance) begins around 1950.
• 18M.2.bp.5c: Compare the importance of water and wind in the development of landform features in hot, arid areas.
• 18M.2.bp.6a.ii: Briefly outline two physical factors that influence the occurrence of flash floods in hot, arid...

Opportunities and challenges for management

• .2.bp.5c: Discuss the main environmental problems caused by tourism in one extreme environment.
• .2.bp.6c: Using examples, examine how extreme environments offer both challenges and opportunities for...
• 11M.2.bp.5c: Examine the impacts of permafrost on human activities.
• 11M.2.bp.6c: “Agriculture in hot, arid areas inevitably results in desertification.” Discuss this statement.
• 11N.2.bp.5c: “The opportunities for tourism outweigh the challenges.” Discuss this statement with reference...
• 11N.2.bp.6c: “Periglacial areas offer more opportunities for human activity than glacial areas.” Discuss this...
• 12M.2.bp.5b: Explain three ways in which the characteristics of periglacial environments hinder resource...
• 12M.2.bp.6c: Examine the opportunities and challenges for agriculture in hot, arid areas.
• 12N.2.bp.6c: Examine how the physical characteristics of any one extreme environment (glacial, periglacial, or...
• 13M.2.bp.5c: For one named type of extreme environment, examine the impacts of tourism on the natural...
• 13N.2.hl.6a: (i) Define the term aridity. (ii) Define the term infertility.
• 13N.2.hl.6c: “Periglacial areas offer more opportunities for human activities than hot, arid areas.” Discuss...
• 14M.2.hl.5c: “Mineral resources in extreme environments rarely bring benefits to the local people.” Discuss...
• 14M.2.sl.5c: “Mineral resources in extreme environments rarely bring benefits to the local people.” Discuss...
• 14M.2.hl.6a: (i) Define the term desertification. (ii) Describe the pattern of areas with a high risk of...
• 14M.2.sl.6a: (i) Define the term desertification. (ii) Describe the pattern of areas with a high risk of...
• 14N.2.hl.5b: Explain two environmental impacts of tourism on one named extreme environment.
• 14N.2.sl.5b: Explain two environmental impacts of tourism on one named extreme environment.
• 14N.2.hl.5c: Contrast the challenges for mineral extraction in periglacial environments and hot, arid...
• 14N.2.sl.5c: Contrast the challenges for mineral extraction in periglacial environments and hot, arid...
• 14N.2.hl.6c: “Desertification is the main environmental risk for agriculture in hot deserts and semi-arid...
• 14N.2.sl.6c: “Desertification is the main environmental risk for agriculture in hot deserts and semi-arid...
• 13N.2.sl.6a: (i) Define the term aridity. (ii) Define the term infertility.
• 13N.2.sl.6c: “Periglacial areas offer more opportunities for human activities than hot, arid areas.” Discuss...
• 15M.2.hl.5b: Explain how two factors (other than heat) restrict human settlement in hot, arid environments.
• 15M.2.sl.5b: Explain how two factors (other than heat) restrict human settlement in hot, arid environments.
• 15M.2.hl.5c: “Some human activities in extreme environments are more sustainable than others.” Discuss this...
• 15M.2.sl.5c: “Some human activities in extreme environments are more sustainable than others.” Discuss this...
• 15M.2.hl.6a: (i) State and locate one example of mineral extraction in an extreme environment. (ii) Outline...
• 15M.2.sl.6a: (i) State and locate one example of mineral extraction in an extreme environment. (ii) Outline...
• 15M.2.hl.6b: Explain two physical challenges for resource development posed by extreme environments.
• 15M.2.sl.6b: Explain two physical challenges for resource development posed by extreme environments.
• 15M.2.hl.6c: Examine why desertification has become a problem in some parts of the world.
• 15M.2.sl.6c: Examine why desertification has become a problem in some parts of the world.
• 15N.2.hl.5c: Using examples, discuss the opportunities for agriculture in hot, arid areas.
• 15N.2.sl.5c: Using examples, discuss the opportunities for agriculture in hot, arid areas.
• 15N.2.hl.6c: Examine how tourism in one type of extreme environment has led to a wide range of adverse...
• 15N.2.sl.6c: Examine how tourism in one type of extreme environment has led to a wide range of adverse...
• 16M.2.bp.5c: “All cold extreme environments are equally challenging for human activity.” Discuss this statement.
• 16M.2.bp.6b: Referring to at least one example, suggest three reasons why mineral extraction has led to the...
• 16M.2.bp.6c: Using located examples, discuss the opportunities and risk associated with the use of irrigation...
• 16N.2.bp.5c: Referring to examples, evaluate the varied economic opportunities in hot, arid environments.
• 16N.2.bp.6a: Outline two physical causes of aridity in hot, arid environments.
• 16N.2.bp.6c: “Human activity within periglacial environments is unsustainable.” Discuss this statement.
• 17M.2.bp.6c: “The opportunities for mineral extraction outweigh the challenges in hot, arid areas.” Discuss...
• 17N.2.sl.05c: Examine how the balance between challenges and opportunities affects economic activities in one...
• 17N.2.sl.06b: Distinguish between aridity and infertility in hot, arid areas.
• 17N.2.sl.06c: Examine the causes and consequences of the melting of permafrost.
• 18M.2.bp.5b: Explain two environmental impacts of tourism in one named extreme environment.
• 18M.2.bp.6a.i: Briefly outline two human factors that are possible causes of desertification in a hot, arid...
• 18M.2.bp.6b: Explain three reasons why there are concentrations of people in some parts of hot, arid areas.

Sustainability

• 12M.2.bp.5c: With reference to one or more extreme environments, discuss whether human activities can be...
• 12N.2.bp.5b: Using located examples, suggest possible socio-economic impacts of climate change for arid and/or...
• 13M.2.bp.6c: “Global climate change will prevent people from living in extreme environments.” Discuss this...
• 13N.2.hl.6b: Explain three factors, other than aridity and infertility, that affect the sustainability of...
• 14M.2.hl.6c: Examine how human activity may be affected by global climate change in one named extreme...
• 14M.2.sl.6c: Examine how human activity may be affected by global climate change in one named extreme...
• 13N.2.sl.6b: Explain three factors, other than aridity and infertility, that affect the sustainability of...
• 15M.2.hl.5c: “Some human activities in extreme environments are more sustainable than others.” Discuss this...
• 15M.2.sl.5c: “Some human activities in extreme environments are more sustainable than others.” Discuss this...
• 16N.2.bp.6c: “Human activity within periglacial environments is unsustainable.” Discuss this statement.
• 17M.2.bp.5c: “Global climate change will create more opportunities than challenges for indigenous...