This Guide supports preparation for the IDBP Geography Paper 2 exam, for SL and HL students planning to answer questions on Option C: Extreme Environments. Coverage includes: challenging environments; physical characteristics of extreme environments; opportunities and challenges of management; sustainability in extreme environments. Key features: case studies and exercises to help maximise the originality of your exam answers; tips on improving exam performance and on avoiding common mistakes; concise definitions of key terms; and clear and colourful diagrams

Author Biography

Garrett Nagle read Geography at Oxford University and has taught at St. Edward's School, UK, since 1986. He has written several textbooks for Geography and Environmental Systems and Societies and has taught IB Geography since 2010, teaching revision since 2012. Ben Tavener is currently studying for a BSc in Physical Geography at the University of Reading. He has a particular interest in hazard and disaster management.