2019 ANDERSON SEC 4NA SS Prelims

This document consists of 5 printed pages. Setter: Mr. Yong Eng Kiat NA ANDERSON SECONDARY SCHOOL Preliminary Examination 2019 Secondary Four Normal Academic CANDIDATE NAME: CLASS: / INDEX NUMBER: HUMANITIES Paper 1 Social Studies 2175/01, 2176/01 30 July 2019 1 hour 45 minutes 0800 - 0945h Additional Materials: Writing paper READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and index number on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid/tape. Answer all the questions. Write your answers on the writing paper provided. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. For examiner’s use only: Section A / 35 m Section B / 15 m Total / 50 marks

Prelim 4N SS P1 2019 2 Section A (Source-based Case Study) Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. 1 Exploring Citizenship and Governance Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you answer the questions, in addition to those sources you are told to use. In answering the questions, you should use your knowledge of the topic to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. (a) Study Source A. What does the source tell you about nuclear energy in Britain? Explain your answer. [5] (b) Study Sources B and C. Do you think the Professor in Source B will agree with the British organization in Source C? Explain your answer. [6] (c) Study Source D. Why do you think this source was published? Explain your answer. [7] (d) Study Source E. How surprised are you by this letter from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)? Explain your answer. [7] (e) How far do the sources in the case study show that the British government should continue to use nuclear energy? Explain your answer. [10] Should the British government continue to use nuclear energy? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you answer some of the questions. Nuclear powered stations are considered to be a climate -friendly energy source because it generates power without releasing carbon dioxide, which is a greenhouse gas thought to be harmful to the atmosphere. However, there is also fear that nuclear plants can accidentally release radiation into the environment a