Ways to revise:
A: MIND MAPS: Make mind‑maps or association maps rather than taking linear notes. Mapping your notes by radiating key words out in a pattern of links from a central point will make best use of your memory. If you use colour and images on the maps, you'll be harnessing the power of both sides of your brain ‑ creative and logical.
How to mind map:
B: Highlight. Target key areas using colours and symbols. Visuals help you remember the facts.
C: Record. Try putting important points, quotes and formulae on tape. If you hear them and read them, they're more likely to sink in.
D: Talk. Read your notes out loud, it's one way of getting them to register.
E: Test. See what you can remember without notes, but avoid testing yourself on subjects you know already. Why not ask someone else to test you?
F: Time. Do past exam papers against the clock, it's an excellent way of getting up to speed and of checking where there are gaps in your knowledge.
A: MIND MAPS: Make mind‑maps or association maps rather than taking linear notes. Mapping your notes by radiating key words out in a pattern of links from a central point will make best use of your memory. If you use colour and images on the maps, you'll be harnessing the power of both sides of your brain ‑ creative and logical.
How to mind map:
- Start with the theme in the middle of the page.
- Then develop your main idea.
- Each branch must relate to the branch before it.
- Use only key words and images.
- Key words must be written along the branches.
- Printing your key words makes them more memorable.
- Use highlighters and coloured markers to colour code branches.
- Make things stand out on the page so they stand out in your mind. (This doesn’t show up well on a black and whole photocopied booklet! You should use a different colour for each main branch and all its sub-branches)
- Brainstorm ideas. Be creative.
- Design images you can relate to which will help you remember key information.
B: Highlight. Target key areas using colours and symbols. Visuals help you remember the facts.
C: Record. Try putting important points, quotes and formulae on tape. If you hear them and read them, they're more likely to sink in.
D: Talk. Read your notes out loud, it's one way of getting them to register.
E: Test. See what you can remember without notes, but avoid testing yourself on subjects you know already. Why not ask someone else to test you?
F: Time. Do past exam papers against the clock, it's an excellent way of getting up to speed and of checking where there are gaps in your knowledge.
Key terms
Paper 2: Core
Example structured questions
Population change
Global population distribution1.1
Explain two possible human | physical factors that affects population distribution at the global scale [2 + 2]
Describe one strength and one weakness of using GNI to compare countries. [2 + 2 marks]
Explain one reason why a named country has an uneven population distribution. [1 + 2]
Population change 1.2
Suggest two possible reasons for the falling rate of population increase in England and Wales. [2]
Using a named contemporary megacity - examine the geographical consequences of megacity growth [10]
Explain two causes of forced migration. [2 + 2]
State and explain one environmental push factor causing an instance of forced migration. [1 + 2]
State and explain one political push factor causing an instance of forced migration. [1 + 2]
Population Trends 1.3
Explain two possible negative consequences for a country/region with growing family sizes [2 + 2]
Explain two possible negative consequences for a country/region with an imbalanced sex ratio. [2 + 2]
Explain two possible negative consequences for a country/region with an ageing population. [2 + 2]
Explain two reasons why a country could experience a demographic dividend. [2 + 2]
Example essay questions:
Population
Why is fertility high in some countries but not in others? [10]
To what extent are mega cities of a benefit to the residents? [10]
Explain the positive and negative impacts of forced migration on the migrant [10]
Explain the positive and negative impacts of forced migration on the source and destination countries [10] “Physical factors have the greatest impact on population distribution.” Discuss this statement.[10]
To what extent can anti-trafficking policies ever be successful? [10 marks]
“To the local population, megacities have more advantages than disadvantages.” Discuss this statement. [10]
Population change
Global population distribution1.1
Explain two possible human | physical factors that affects population distribution at the global scale [2 + 2]
Describe one strength and one weakness of using GNI to compare countries. [2 + 2 marks]
Explain one reason why a named country has an uneven population distribution. [1 + 2]
Population change 1.2
Suggest two possible reasons for the falling rate of population increase in England and Wales. [2]
Using a named contemporary megacity - examine the geographical consequences of megacity growth [10]
Explain two causes of forced migration. [2 + 2]
State and explain one environmental push factor causing an instance of forced migration. [1 + 2]
State and explain one political push factor causing an instance of forced migration. [1 + 2]
Population Trends 1.3
Explain two possible negative consequences for a country/region with growing family sizes [2 + 2]
Explain two possible negative consequences for a country/region with an imbalanced sex ratio. [2 + 2]
Explain two possible negative consequences for a country/region with an ageing population. [2 + 2]
Explain two reasons why a country could experience a demographic dividend. [2 + 2]
Example essay questions:
Population
Why is fertility high in some countries but not in others? [10]
To what extent are mega cities of a benefit to the residents? [10]
Explain the positive and negative impacts of forced migration on the migrant [10]
Explain the positive and negative impacts of forced migration on the source and destination countries [10] “Physical factors have the greatest impact on population distribution.” Discuss this statement.[10]
To what extent can anti-trafficking policies ever be successful? [10 marks]
“To the local population, megacities have more advantages than disadvantages.” Discuss this statement. [10]
| corepopulationtesdocx.pdf |
| changing_populations_exam1.docx |
| test_unit_1.docx |
Learning objective sheet for Population
Planning an Essay
Practice Papers and Marking Schemes
It is helpful to complete past papers as part of your revision. Below are some examples:
It is helpful to complete past papers as part of your revision. Below are some examples:
Paper 2 - Core
Population
Climate Change
Resources
Paper 2 - Sample 1:
Population
Climate Change
Resources
Paper 2 - Sample 1:
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Learning objectives and key case studies
| geography_ib_mock_exams_2019.docx |
Essay writing support:
10 mark essays for paper 1 and 2:
| 10-mark-essayguidefinal.pdf |
| 10-mark-planning-sheet.pdf |
| timed-essay-sheet.pdf |