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The following graph shows the relationship between the number of leisure facilities and catchment areas across several major cities.
The following table shows 5 cities with the highest number of international arrivals in 2024:
The table shows the top 10 performers in the world by total medal count in the Olympics
Source: International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Below is an image of a coastal tourist destination.
The following triangular graph shows changes over time in the percentage of South Korean citizens, from three different age groups, who play football
Practice IB Geography Topic Option E Leisure, Tourism and Sport with authentic exam-style questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank focuses on the exact syllabus content for Option E Leisure, Tourism and Sport and mirrors Paper 1, 2, 3 style where relevant.
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| 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% |
State the number of international arrivals (in millions) to Mecca in 2024.
Identify the country with the highest number of international arrivals.
Outline two reasons why some international arrivals are not tourists.
Identify one way that national success in international sports can contribute to greater investment in sports infrastructure and training.
Describe two geographical or economic factors that could explain why some countries perform at the top of the medal table.
To what extent does success in global sporting events reflect a country’s level of development?
Discuss the role of government and private investment in influencing a nation’s success in international sporting competitions.
Outline one environmental problem that can be caused by overtourism in coastal areas.
Explain two challenges that overtourism can create for local communities in coastal destinations.
To what extent does overtourism threaten the sustainability of coastal environments?
Outline one possible reason why older adults in South Korea may have lower levels of football participation.
Explain two reasons for the increasing popularity of football among younger age groups in South Korea.
Examine the role that age structure and lifestyle trends play in shaping sports participation rates over time.
