Practice Option G Urban Environments 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.[4]
State two differences between local parks and open spaces to a country park.
2.[6]
Explain two reasons for the importance of city planners including sufficient open spaces for urban residents.
3.[10]
Examine the factors influencing the location and distribution of leisure facilities, using one named example (excluding open spaces).
Question 2
SL & HLPaper 1
The infographic shows the spatial variation in PM2.5 air pollution levels by city and exceeds WHO guidelines
Source: IQAir, World Health Organisation (WHO)
1.[1]
Identify one city where PM2.5 air pollution exceeds 40 µg/m³.
2.[1]
Identify one city where PM2.5 air pollution is within 2× the WHO guideline.
3.[2]
Outline one reason why PM2.5 levels may be higher in cities such as Cairo or Mumbai.
4.[6]
Explain two impacts of air pollution on urban populations and sustainability.
5.[10]
Discuss the causes and consequences of deteriorating air quality in urban areas in middle- and low-income countries.
6.[10]
Evaluate the extent to which urban air pollution challenges can be addressed through planning and policy strategies.
Question 3
SL & HLPaper 1
The map shows global flood events by type (heavy rain, snowmelt/ice, tropical storm/surge, dam failure) and indicates the total population exposed, highlighting Southeast Asia as a high risk region.
Source: Mapbox/Viz by Bloomberg Green (Adapted)
1.[1]
Identify the country with the highest number of people exposed in a single flood event.
2.[1]
Identify the flood type that accounts for the greatest concentration of flood events globally.
3.[2]
Outline one reason why urban areas in Southeast Asia are especially vulnerable to flood events.
4.[6]
Explain two challenges that flooding poses to urban sustainability and resilience in rapidly developing cities.
5.[10]
Discuss how flood risk affects sustainable urban development in low- and middle-income countries.
6.[10]
Evaluate the effectiveness of flood management strategies in urban areas at different levels of development.