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1 YISHUN INNOVA JUNIOR COLLEGE JC 1 MID YEAR EXAMINATION Higher 1 CANDIDATE NAME CG INDEX NO GEOGRAPHY Paper 1 Additional Materials: Answer Booklet 8834/01 26th May 2023 1 hour READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST This document consists of 6 printed pages. Write your name and class in the spaces at the top of this page. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid/tape. The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate. Answer ALL questions. The Insert contains all the Resources referred to in 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. Diagrams and sketch maps should be drawn whenever they serve to illustrate an answer. The world outline map may be annotated and handed in with relevant answers. You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. At the end of the exam, insert the extra booklet(s) used within the main booklet. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.

2 Section A Structured Essay Question Answer all questions Cluster 1 : Sustainable Future and Climate Change Sustainable Urban Development 1 Resource 1 shows the share of global population and municipal Solid Waste (MSW) for G20 countries. Resource 2 shows the waste footprint and the willingness and the national rates of recycling of some countries . Resource 3 shows a landfill site at Manila’s biggest slum in Baseco, The Philippines. Resource 4 shows a report, titled “Philippines ships 69 containers of rubbish back to Canada”. (a) With reference to Resource 1, describe the share of global population and the municipal solid waste (MSW) for the high -income and low -income countries. [3] (b) With reference to Resource 2 and your own knowledge, suggest reasons for the share of municipal solid waste (MSW) in high-income countries shown in Resource 1. [5] (c) With reference to Resource 3, describe the possible tensions between using landfills to manage solid waste and sustainable urban development. [5] (d) With reference to Resource 4 and your own knowledge, explain why effective waste management is important for progress towards sustainable urban development in high-income countries. [5] (e) With reference to all Resources and your own knowledge, evaluate the feasibility of implementing a zero-waste strategy. [7] [Total : 25 marks]

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