IB past paper analysis

Geography SL
May 2024 · Paper 1

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  • 14questions
  • 210marks
  • 44question parts
  • 29micro-topics

Mark distribution

  • Option A: Freshwater - drainage basins14%
  • Option B: Oceans and coastal margins14%
  • Option C: Extreme environments14%
  • Option D: Geophysical hazards14%
  • Option E: Leisure, tourism and sport14%
  • Option F: The geography of food and health14%
  • Option G: Urban environments14%

Hardest areas (by marks)

  1. 1.River discharge and hydrographs10 marks
  2. 2.Stakeholders, conflict and wetland futures10 marks
  3. 3.Sustainable fisheries and marine protection10 marks

Question types

examine: 27%explain / justify: 23%write down / state: 21%outline: 16%0%
  • examine27%
  • explain / justify23%
  • write down / state21%
  • outline16%

0% of parts are show / prove.

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Which topics dominate May 2024 Paper 1?

Option A: Freshwater - drainage basins 14% (typical 11%), Option B: Oceans and coastal margins 14% (typical 11%), Option C: Extreme environments 14% (typical 11%).

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