DP Geography Questionbank
Challenging environments
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[N/A]Directly related questions
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.2.bp.6a:
Using the two maps, describe the population density in hot, arid areas.
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.2.bp.6b:
Explain how and why the following factors may influence population density in hot, arid areas:
- human discomfort,
- inaccessibility.
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16N.2.bp.5a:
(i) Estimate the latitude at which the percentage of land is highest in the Northern Hemisphere.
(ii) State one reason why extreme cold environments can even be found at latitude A.
(iii) Briefly outline the seasonal variations in temperature likely to be found at latitude B.
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17M.2.bp.5a:
Outline two ways in which people have adapted their outdoor activities to extremes of weather in hot, arid environments.
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18M.2.bp.5a.i:
State the earliest date on which there is a 50 % probability of snow depth exceeding 1 metre.
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18M.2.bp.5a.ii:
Estimate the probability of snow depth exceeding 2 metres on 1 September.
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18M.2.bp.5a.iii:
Briefly explain how the graph provides evidence that this ski field is located in the southern hemisphere.
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18N.2.bp.5b:
Explain two possible challenges posed by the environment to the economic activities of people living in areas like area D shown in the photograph.
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18N.2.bp.6a.i:
Outline two climatic characteristics of a periglacial extreme environment.
Sub sections and their related questions
Global distribution of extreme environments
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16N.2.bp.5a:
(i) Estimate the latitude at which the percentage of land is highest in the Northern Hemisphere.
(ii) State one reason why extreme cold environments can even be found at latitude A.
(iii) Briefly outline the seasonal variations in temperature likely to be found at latitude B.
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18M.2.bp.5a.i:
State the earliest date on which there is a 50 % probability of snow depth exceeding 1 metre.
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18M.2.bp.5a.ii:
Estimate the probability of snow depth exceeding 2 metres on 1 September.
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18M.2.bp.5a.iii:
Briefly explain how the graph provides evidence that this ski field is located in the southern hemisphere.
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18N.2.bp.5b:
Explain two possible challenges posed by the environment to the economic activities of people living in areas like area D shown in the photograph.
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18N.2.bp.6a.i:
Outline two climatic characteristics of a periglacial extreme environment.
Population
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.2.bp.6a:
Using the two maps, describe the population density in hot, arid areas.
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.2.bp.6b:
Explain how and why the following factors may influence population density in hot, arid areas:
- human discomfort,
- inaccessibility.
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17M.2.bp.5a:
Outline two ways in which people have adapted their outdoor activities to extremes of weather in hot, arid environments.
