2023 PLMGS Sec 3EXP Geog EOY QP

Subject: Humanities (Geography)Date: 29 September 2023Subject Code: 2260/02Duration: 1 hr 40 minName : ______________________________( )Class : __________Instructions to Candidate:Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so.You must answer all the questions in Sections A and B.Write your answers in this booklet. Write in dark blue or black pen.Do not use highlighter, glue or correction fluid.Candidates should support their answers with the use of relevant examples. Sketch maps, graphs and diagrams should be drawn whenever they serve to illustrate an answer. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. The total marks for this paper is 45.FOR TEACHER’S USEQuestion 1●Geography in everyday life/25Question 2●Climate/20Total /45_______________________________________________________________________This paper consists of 14 printed pages, including the cover page and 1 blank page Paya Lebar Methodist GirlsEnd-of-Year ExamSecondary 3 (E

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3 2260/02/EGG/3E/EOY/2023 Answer all questions.1Section A: Geography in Everyday Life – 25 Marks(a)Study Fig. 1, which shows the Therapeutic Garden at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park that was launched on 19 September 2017. Fig. 1 (i)With reference to Fig. 1, describe how green spaces are essential for people’s health.………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........………………………………………………………………………………........………………………………………………………………………………........[2](ii) Using named examples, explain how wildlife from nature areas can negatively impact people.…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........[2]

4 2260/02/EGG/3E/EOY/2023 …………………………………………………………………………………….(b)Study Fig. 2A and Fig. 2B, which shows the findings from a survey conducted on Singaporeans’ perceptions about hawker centre. Fig. 2A Fig. 2BUsing information from Fig. 2A and Fig. 2B, describe how people can develop a sense of place for the hawker centre.………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........[4]

5 2260/02/EGG/3E/EOY/2023 …………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........(c)Study Fig. 3, which shows an integrated transport hub in Yishun, Singapore. Fig. 3Using Fig. 3, explain two ways how spatial associations can enhance everyday living.…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........……………………………………………………………………………………. [4]

6 2260/02/EGG/3E/EOY/2023 ………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........(d)Study Fig. 4, which shows the spatial hierarchies of town planning in Singapore.Spatial hierarchies of town planning in Singapore Fig. 4With reference to Fig. 4, briefly describe the characteristics of each level of the hierarchy shown. …………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........ [3]

7 2260/02/EGG/3E/EOY/2023 …………………………………………………………………………………….(e)Study Fig. 5, which shows the 2022 Environmental Performance Index where it provides data on the state of sustainability around the world. Fig. 5Using Fig. 5, describe the global distribution of the state of sustainability around the world.…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........……………………………………………………………………………………. [3]

8 2260/02/EGG/3E/EOY/2023 (f)Study Fig. 6, which shows an article about a fire incident which took place in Jurong East neighbourhood, Singapore.Fig. 6 (i)Using Fig. 6 and other information studied, explain the impacts of such fire hazard in an urban neighbourhood. …………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........……………………………………………………………………………………. [3] (ii)Using a named example, explain two ways how an urban neighbourhood in Singapore can build its community resilience.…………………………………………………………………………………….[4]

9 2260/02/EGG/3E/EOY/2023 ………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........……………………………………………………………………………………. 2Section B: Climate – 20 Marks(a)Study Fig. 7, which shows the climograph of London, England.

10 2260/02/EGG/3E/EOY/2023 Fig. 7(i)Identify the type of climate experienced in London, England.…………………………………………………………………………………….[1](ii) Describe the temperature patterns shown in Fig. 7.…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………........……………………………………………………………………………………. [3]