2023 JPJC J1 Promos Paper 1 QP

1 Name:__________________________________________ Class:_____________ JURONG PIONEER JUNIOR COLLEGE JC1 Year End Examination 2023 GEOGRAPHY 9173/01 Higher 2 26 September 2023 Paper 1 1 hour 30 minutes Additional materials: Writing Paper Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name and civics class on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Answer ALL the questions. You should make reference to appropriate examples studied in the field or the classroom, even where such examples are not specifically requested by the question. Diagram and sketch maps should be drawn whenever they serve to illustrate an answer. You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. 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. This document consists of 2 printed pages and 2 blank pages.

2 Section A Cluster 1: Development, Economy and Environment 1 Resource 1 shows electricity generation by fu el type, in Vietnam. Resource 2 shows dams in the Mekong River Basin and impacts of hydropower development. (a) Describe the trends in electricity generation in Vietnam as shown in Resource 1. [5] (b) Suggest possible reasons for the development of hydropower in Vietnam. [5] (c) Describe the changing trends in fish biomass percentage by countries as shown in Resource 2. [4] (d) Using Resource 2 and your own knowledge, explain how dam construction can impact ecosystem services provided by the Mekong River. [6] (e) Explain why conflicts can occur between countries sharing the Mekong River as shown in Resource 2. [4] (f) Outline why it is challenging to resolve conflicts over transboundary water resources. [6] Section B Cluster 1: Development, Economy and Environment 2. ‘The state is the most influential actor in the global economy.’ Evaluate this statement. [20] End of Paper

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