Practice Option D Geophysical Hazards 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.
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Level
Question 1
SL & HLPaper 1
The map below shows The Global Distribution of Volcanoes and Plate Boundaries.
Source: BBC
1.[1]
Identify the tectonic plate with the highest concentration of volcanoes.
2.[1]
State the type of plate boundary where most volcanoes are located.
3.[2]
Outline one reason why volcanoes are often located near plate boundaries.
4.[6]
Explain two reasons why volcanic hazards vary in severity depending on tectonic settings.
5.[10]
Examine the relationship between plate boundary types and the occurrence of volcanic hazards.
6.[10]
Evaluate the extent to which human vulnerability contributes to the impact of volcanic hazards.
Question 2
SL & HLPaper 1
The graph shows the amount of global food aid in millions of tonnes, from 2000 to 2011.
1.[1]
Identify the year in which global food aid was greatest
2.[1]
State the year in which global aid given directly by a donor country was highest.
3.[2]
Describe the trends in food aid between 2000 and 2011.
4.[6]
Explain two possible disadvantages of food aid for a community that is currently experiencing food shortages.
5.[10]
“Prevention should always be prioritized over treatment.” Discuss this statement, with reference to specific diseases and communities.
Question 3
SL & HLPaper 1
The map below shows Cities’ Risk of Exposure to Natural Disasters.
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
1.[1]
Identify one city shown to be at high risk from three or more types of natural disasters.
2.[1]
State the continent with the largest number of high-population cities (over 10 million) exposed to multiple hazard risks.
3.[2]
Outline one reason why urban areas are often more exposed to multiple natural hazards than rural areas.
4.[6]
Explain two ways in which multi-hazard exposure can increase the vulnerability of megacities.
5.[10]
Examine the challenges of managing geophysical hazards in cities located in multi-hazard zones.
6.[10]
Discuss the extent to which population size is the most important factor in determining urban vulnerability to geophysical hazards.