Practice Option B Oceans and Coastal Margins with authentic IB Geography exam questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank mirrors Paper 1, 2, 3 structure, covering key topics like physical geography, human geography, and geospatial analysis. Get instant solutions, detailed explanations, and build exam confidence with questions in the style of IB examiners.
Paper
Level
Question 1
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[5]
Describe the concept of "coastal resilience" and explain two factors that contribute to enhancing coastal resilience.
Question 2
SL & HLPaper 1
The map below shows The Overview of Thermohaline Circulation.
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1.[1]
Identify one ocean region where surface flow moves warm water toward the poles.
2.[1]
Identify the direction of bottom flow in the Southern Ocean (around Antarctica).
3.[2]
Outline one reason why deep water forms in the Labrador or Greenland Sea.
4.[6]
Explain two effects of thermohaline circulation on global climate patterns.
5.[10]
Examine how the disruption of thermohaline circulation could impact human societies.
6.[10]
Discuss the importance of ocean circulation in maintaining planetary energy balance.
Question 3
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[10]
Evaluate the impact of ocean warming on tropical cyclone formation and intensity.
Question 4
SL & HLPaper 1
1.[4]
Describe the concept of "blue economy" and explain two ways it relates to ocean management futures.