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1 1 NameReg. NoClass M MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOLM MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL M MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL M MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL M MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL M MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL4E5NHUMANITIES Paper 2 GEOGRAPHY 2260/02[50 marks]Candidates answer on the Question Paper.Additional Materials: Insert PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION AUGUST 2024 1 HOUR 45 MINUTESREAD THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRSTWrite your index number and name on al the work you have hand in.Write in dark blue or black pen.You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.Q1 /14Q2 /18Q3 /18Total /50Answer three questions in total. Section A Answer Question 1 and Question 2.Section BAnswer Question 3.The insert contains additional resources referred to in the questions.The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.This question paper consists of [ ] printed pages.Setter: Ms Frances OngVetter: Ms Alethea Goei

2 2 Section AAnswer Question 1 and Question 2.1Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life(a)Study Fig. 1.1, (Insert) which shows a pile of objects stacked along a Housing Development Board (HDB) lift landing. Explain how the hazard shown could affect residents living in the block.[3]Award 1 mark for each explanation of the impacts of the hazard on people.Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each explanation, where applicable.Possible responses include:The pile of objects could contain flammable objects that can easily catch and spread fire. [1 mark] oDuring a fire, people may suffer from burn injuries which may lead to disabilities or death. [1 additional mark] oroSmoke inhalation can also cause breathing difficulties and suffocation, which may lead to death. [1 additional mark]The pile of objects could also obstruct residents from evacuating quickly / block access for emergency personnel to reach victims on time. [1 mark]The piles of rubbish may attract pests [1 mark]owho can spread diseases. [1 additional mark]safety hazard with possibly heavy objects falling on passersby. [1 mark] ocause people walking by to trip and fall. [1 additional mark](b)Study Fig. 1.2 (Insert) which shows a series of activities that Singaporeans and foreign visitors can do in MacRitchie Reservoir Park. With reference to Fig. 1.2,