IB Diploma Programme (DP) - SL & HL · Geography

Option B: Oceans and coastal margins: Practice Questions

1 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Option B: Oceans and coastal margins.

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Question 1

1 mark

Coastal erosion is a significant challenge in many populated coastal areas. Which of the following is a 'soft engineering' approach used to manage coastal erosion?

Question 2

2 marks

Outline one physical process that contributes to the formation of a spit along a coastline.

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Question 3

4 marks

Explain the process of longshore drift and its role in the formation of a coastal spit.

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Question 4

5 marks

Evaluate why exclusive economic zones (EEZs) are often a source of geopolitical conflict between neighboring maritime nations.

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Question 5

4 marks

(a) Briefly outline two physical processes responsible for the formation of a wave-cut platform. [2]

(b) Briefly explain how the process of longshore drift contributes to the development of a spit. [2]

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Question 6

7 marks

(a) Describe the physical conditions required for the development and growth of coral reef ecosystems. [3]

(b) Using examples, explain two ways in which human activities are causing the degradation of coral reefs. [4]

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