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NANYANG JUNIOR COLLEGE Year 1 Common Test H2 GEOGRAPHY 9173/01 27 Jun 2023 1 hour 45 mins Additional Materials: Answer Paper READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your class, index number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Section A Answer Question 1. Section B Answer one question. You are advised to spend not more than 50 minutes for Section A. You should make reference to appropriate examples studied in the field or the classroom, even where such examples are not specifically requested by the questions. Diagrams 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 7 printed pages. [Turn over

2 Higher 2 Geography / 9173 Section A Answer the question in this section. Cluster 3 Sustainable Future and Climate Change 1 Resource 1 shows the breakdown of Thailand’s plastics end use industries. Resource 2 shows Bangkok’s plastics waste management hierarchy (left) and ideal waste management hierarchy (right). Resource 3 shows a photograph of a young dugong who died from infection exacerbated by plastic bits in her stomach. Resource 4 is an extract taken from an article about plastic waste pollution in Thailand. Resource 5 shows Thailand’s roadmap to plastic waste management 2018 – 2030. (a) Cite data from Resource 1 to describe the usage of plastic in Thailand. [4] (b) Using two examples, describe how single-use plastic is part of everyday urban life. [4] (c) Explain whether Bangkok’s plastic waste management hierarchy is sustainable in nature as shown in Resource 2. [5] (d) With reference to Resource 3 & 4, explain the demand placed on the natural environment due to plastic waste. [5] (e) With reference to Resource 4 and 5, explain the possible challenges faced by Thailand in meeting her vision of sustainable plastic management by circular economy. [6] (f) Suggest three possible strategies to help Thailand reduce single use pl astic consumption. [6]

3 Higher 2 Geography / 9173 Resource 1 Breakdown of Thailand’s plast