NCHS Practice Worksheet 1-2 (Geography of everyday life)

Cluster 1: Geographies of Everyday LifeWorksheet 1Thinking Geographically & Sustainable Development 1 (a)The high cost of the 2016 Rio Olympics causedcontroversy, due to the following:- Estimated total cost by 2018 was US$20 billion- Around 77000 people were evicted from their homes, mainly people living in poor areas of the city- About 1.2 million people still live in poor settlements on less than US$1 per day in Rio de Janeiro Study Fig 1 which shows residents in a poor neighborhood watching fireworks during the closing ceremonyof the Rio Olympic Games in Brazil. Fig. 1 With reference to Fig.1, suggest why events at the Rio Olympic Games could affect the residents’ sense ofplace.[3]

1 (b)Fig. 2 shows some people walking across sungei buloh nature reserve on a school excursion. Fig. 2 With the help of Fig. 2, evaluate the effects of nature and humans on each other[4]. 1(c)Fig. 3 shows two mental maps of San Francisco,CA, drawn by two different persons. Fig. 3 Using Fig. 3, compare the two mental maps and explain how it may signify different ideas of place betweenthe two people.[4]

1 (d)Fig. 4 shows a map with a HDB housing project,Ghim Moh Ascent at queenstown. Using Fig. 4, suggest how the spatiality of the neighbourhood is structured to make Ghim Moh Ascent aliveable place to stay in. [5]

Cluster 1: Geographies of Everyday LifeWorksheet 2Thinking Geographically & Sustainable Development 2(a)Fig. 5 shows how population density in Singaporehas changed over the years, and Fig. 6 shows thepopulation pyramid of Singapore in 2018. Fig. 5 Fig. 6 With the help of Figs. 5 & 6, assess how the demography in Singapore may affect the sustainabledevelopment of Singapore. [5]

2 (b)Fig. 7 shows an aerial view of Assos, CephaloniaIsland, Greece. Fig. 7 Using Fig. 7, suggest how nature may provide various kinds of ecosystem services to this urbanneighbourhood[4] 2(ci)Using examples, comment on the fire and airpollution hazards that are commonly found in urbanneighbourhoods.[4] 2(cii)Explain how managing disaster risk could reducethe impact of house fires. [4]. 2(d) ‘Environmental stewardship is more effectivethan community resilience in building sustainable urbanneighbourhoods.’ How far do you agree? [9]