Practice Option E Leisure, Tourism and Sport 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
The following graph shows the relationship between the number of leisure facilities and catchment areas across several major cities
1.[1]
State the city with the smallest catchment area
2.[1]
Identify the city with the lowest catchment to leisure facility ratio
3.[2]
Outline one reason why cities with smaller catchment areas might still have a high number of leisure facilities
4.[6]
Explain two factors that influence the number of leisure facilities in urban areas
5.[10]
Evaluate the relative importance of factors impacting the distribution of athletic facilities in at least one urban area.
Question 2
SL & HLPaper 1
The following table shows 5 cities with the highest number of international arrivals in 2024:
| City | Country | International Arrivals (millions) | Growth from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca | Saudi Arabia | 19.3 | +20% |
| Bangkok | Thailand | 32.4 | +37% |
| London | United Kingdom | 21.7 | +7% |
| Hong Kong | China (SAR) | 20.5 | +19% |
| Istanbul | Turkey | 23.0 | +14% |
1.[1]
State the number of international arrivals (in millions) to Mecca in 2024.
2.[2]
Identify the country with the highest number of international visitors
3.[2]
Outline two potential reasons why not every international arrival is considered tourism.
4.[6]
Describe two strategies used to manage environmental damage caused by tourism using one named example.
5.[10]
Examine the perspective that the economic benefits of tourism in one named country outweigh its social and environmental consequences.
Question 3
SL & HLPaper 1
The table shows the top 10 performers in the world by total medal count in the Olympics
Source: International Olympic Committee (IOC)
1.[2]
Calculate the range in total medal count among the top ten countries shown in the table.
2.[1]
Explain two ways that national success in international sports can contribute to:
i. Increased national pride or unity
3.[1]
Explain two ways that national success in international sports can contribute to
ii. Greater investment in sports infrastructure and training
4.[6]
Describe two possible geographical or economic factors that could explain why two countries would perform at the top of the medal table.
5.[10]
To what extent does success in global sporting events reflect a country’s level of development?
6.[10]
Discuss the role of government and private investment in influencing a nation’s success in international sporting competitions.