IB Geography

Case Studies

Located evidence and examples for connecting real places to the IB Geography course.

IB Geography

Why Case Studies Matter

Case studies bring geography to life. They connect the ideas and processes we study to real places, people and events around the world. In IB Geography, strong case studies provide the specific evidence, examples and perspectives needed to support arguments and build convincing exam responses. The best case studies are not just memorised facts; they help you understand how Geography actually works in the real world.

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Mega Case Study Guide

NIST IB Geography Case Studies

Explore all 59 case studies and examples in the guide. Choose a colour-coded tile to open the key evidence, syllabus connection and exam focus.

Unit 1

Changing Populations

9 cases
Unit 2

Global Climate

4 cases
Unit 3

Resource Consumption & Security

5 cases
Option B

Oceans & Coastal Margins

8 cases
Option E

Leisure, Tourism & Sport

6 cases
Option D

Geophysical Hazards

7 cases
HL 4

HL Unit 4: Power, Places & Networks

2 cases
HL 5

HL Unit 5: Human Development & Diversity

11 cases
HL 6

HL Unit 6: Global Risks & Resilience

7 cases