Practice 3.3 Resource stewardship possibilities 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 2
SECTION B
Answer the following question. Refer to the graph below The graph shows the total food waste (kg per person) around the world
Source: Eurobarometer, EPRS, FAO Using examples from the chart, analyse how the distribution of food waste per capita may reflect broader inequalities in consumption and resource efficiency.
1.[4]
Using examples from the chart, analyse how the distribution of food waste per capita may reflect broader inequalities in consumption and resource efficiency.
2.[3]
Suggest two structural or systemic factors that could contribute to persistently high food waste in high-income economies. Support your answer with examples or reasoning.
3.[3]
Suggest two structural or systemic factors that could contribute to persistently high food waste in high-income economies. Support your answer with examples or reasoning.
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 diagram shows the projected global water demand and supply from 2020 to 2050.
Description: The diagram shows two lines - one representing global water demand (red) and the other representing global water supply (blue) - plotted against time from 2020 to 2050. The demand line shows a steady upward trend, while the supply line increases initially but begins to plateau around 2040, indicating a growing gap between water demand and supply over time.
1.[4]
Describe the trends in global water demand and supply from 2020 to 2050 as shown in the diagram.
2.[6]
Explain two possible reasons why global water supply might plateau around 2040.
3.[10]
Discuss the potential consequences of the growing gap between global water demand and supply for global water security.
4.[10]
Evaluate the effectiveness of one technological and one policy intervention that could help address the projected gap between global water demand and supply.
Question 4
SL & HLPaper 2
1.[4]
Suggest two ways in which current global patterns of food consumption are contributing to long-term resource insecurity.
2.[6]
Discuss how energy insecurity can create geopolitical tensions at both regional and global scales.
3.[2]
The map shows the embodied energy trade
Source: Sankey Diagrams
Suggest two reasons why some regions import more energy than they produce domestically.
4.[4]
Using specific examples from the map, examine how energy trade flows reflect patterns of global inequality in production and consumption.
5.[4]
Suggest two reasons why energy-exporting regions may remain economically or politically vulnerable despite their resource advantage.
Question 5
SL & HLPaper 2
1.[6]
Describe two approaches to sustainable agriculture and explain how they contribute to resource stewardship. Evaluate the potential challenges in implementing these approaches on a global scale.
Question 6
SL & HLPaper 2
1.[2]
Define "natural capital"
2.[4]
Explain the two reasons why natural capital is importance in resource stewardship.
Question 7
SL & HLPaper 2
1.[2]
Define the term resource security.
2.[4]
Explain two benefits of transitioning to renewable energy sources.
3.[4]
Suggest two reasons why energy demand is increasing globally.
4.[1]
The map shows the Global State of Food Security 2022
Source: Economist Intelligence Unit
Identify one country with a food security index score of 80 or above.
5.[2]
Name one country with a high food security score and one country with a low food security score, based on the map.
6.[3]
Describe the global pattern of food security shown on the map.
7.[4]
Suggest two reasons why countries in Sub-Saharan Africa tend to score lower on the Global Food Security Index.
Question 8
SL & HLPaper 2
1.[4]
Describe two principles of sustainable resource management.
Question 9
SL & HLPaper 3
The following data shows the projected global energy consumption by source from 2020 to 2050. The energy consumption is measured in quadrillion BTUs.
| Year | Coal | Natural Gas | Renewables | Nuclear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 150 | 180 | 80 | 30 |
| 2030 | 130 | 200 | 120 | 32 |
| 2040 | 110 | 220 | 180 | 33 |
| 2050 | 90 | 240 | 260 | 35 |
Using this data, answer the following questions about global energy consumption trends and their implications.
1.[4]
Describe the trends in global energy consumption by source from 2020 to 2050 as shown in the data.
2.[6]
Explain two possible reasons for the significant rise in renewable energy consumption from 2020 to 2050.
3.[10]
Discuss the potential environmental and economic impacts of the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
4.[10]
Evaluate the effectiveness of one technological and one policy intervention that could help accelerate the transition to renewable energy.
Question 10
SL & HLPaper 1
The diagram shows the projected global freshwater availability and demand from 2020 to 2050.
1.[4]
Describe the trends in global freshwater availability and demand from 2020 to 2050 as shown in the diagram.
2.[6]
Explain two possible reasons why global freshwater availability might plateau around 2040.
3.[10]
Discuss the potential consequences of the growing gap between global freshwater availability and demand for global water security.
4.[10]
Evaluate the effectiveness of one technological and one policy intervention that could help address the projected gap between global freshwater availability and demand.