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TANJONG KATONG GIRLS’ SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2024 SECONDARY FOUR EXPRESS CANDIDATE NAME CLASS INDEX NUMBER HUMANITIES 2260/02 Paper 2 Geography 7 August 2024 1 hour 45 minutes MARK SCHEME Setter: Ms Kamaliah Marker: Mr Kaleb Lim This document consists of 14 printed pages.

2 Tanjong Katong Girls’ School Sec 4 Preliminary Examination 2024 Section A Answer Question 1 and Question 2. 1 Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life (a) Study Fig. 1.1, which shows an excerpt of a news article on the development of Dover Forest in Singapore for residential use and for biodiversity preservation. Dover Forest to be used for both housing and nature; first housing project to be launched in 2022. By Audrey Tan and Ng Keng Gene | Updated by Aug 02, 2021 SINGAPORE - The plan for Dover Forest has been revised, with public housing expected to be launched in the eastern half next year while the western half is set aside for now to preserve its biodiversity. The young secondary forest plot in western Singapore is zoned for residential use, but the plans were tweaked after scientific studies and nature enthusiasts flagged its conservation value. To balance the country's needs for both housing and nature, only the eastern half of the 33ha site - almost eight times the size of the Padang - will be developed in the nearer term. The development of the area, which is located in the mature estate of Queenstown, will be done sensitively and also feature 5ha of greenery - including a park with a natural stream. The western half of the site will be set aside for now and relooked at in about a decade, HDB added. But parts of this segment, which is richer in biodiversity than the eastern half, will be carved out and safeguarded as a nature park. Fig. 1.1 With reference to Fig. 1.1, explain how nature may potentially bring about problems to people in such a residential development. Award 1 mark for each explanation on how nature may potentially bring about problems to people in such a residential development, to a maximum of 2 marks. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each explanation, where applicable. Possible responses include: • Human-wildlife encounters in Singapore are expected to increase due to reasons such as residential development in Queenstown [1 mark]. Such encounters are common due to urban expansion as population grows and demand for housing increases [1 additional mark]. • Due to the increase in wildlife sightings, local communities may not know how to react when they come across wildlife and may unintentionally provoke them, which may trigger the animals to attack and cause harm to people [1 mark]. • Another disadvantage is that preservation of the Dover Forest may be perceived to be limiting such residential development [1 mark]. Some people in local communities may feel that the protection of nature is done at the expense of their housing needs [1 additional mark]. AO2 [2]

3 Tanjong Katong Girls’ School Sec 4 Preliminary Examination 2024 (b) Study Fig. 1.2 (Insert), which shows the Heritage and Identity Structure Plan by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) in Singapore. It reflects the authority’s efforts to identify, retain and enhance the many heritage and identity sites, corridors and buildings . (i) Using Fig. 1.2, describe the spatial distribution of the areas under study to be conserved. Award 1 mark for each description of the spatial distribution to a maximum of 3 marks. Award 1 additional mark for further support from Fig. 1.2. Possible responses include: • There are 15 areas of study mainly concentrated in the southern part of Singapore [1 mark] T hey are mostly located near numerous national monuments and significant conservation areas and historic marks [1 additional mark]. • There are other areas to be conserved that are found in other parts of Singapore such as one in the northern part of Singapore and two areas in northeastern part of Singapore [1 mark]. The areas are the Sembawang shipyard – 15, Seletar -16, Paya Lebar Air Base -18 and Changi Point – 19 [1 additional mark]. AO2 [3] (ii) State one possible reason for the spatial distribution of the areas of study. Award 1m for stating one valid reason for the spatial distribution of the areas of study. Possible responses include: • The areas of study are selected at / along / near such heritage-related monuments, locations and identity corridors as these places are closly connected / related with one another [1 mark]. OR • The close proximity of such heritage landmarks / areas increases convenience for the authorities who conducted / will be conducting the study [1 mark]. OR • T he close proximity of such heritage landmarks / areas also increases access to public who are interested to find out more about the heritage of these areas [1 mark]. AO1 [1] (c) Explain how community programmes develop community resilience in building sustainable urban neighbourhoods. Award 1 mark for each explanation on how community programmes develop community resilience in building sustainable urban neighbourhoods, to a maximum of 2 marks. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each explanation, where applicable. Possible responses include: • Community programmes such as N ationwide Gardening Movement aim to foster community cohesion and neighbourliness, so that they can depend on one another during an emergency [1 mark]. Such community programmes create informal support systems that are crucial during emergencies [1 additional mark] • Community programs can also include educational components that inform residents about sustainable practices [1 mark]. Such practices include such as energy conservation, recycling, and sustainable transportation. This knowledge empowers individuals to make environmentally friendly choices [1 additional mark]. • Community gardens create and maintain green spaces which improve local air quality, provide habitats for wildlife, and offer recreational areas for residents [1 mark]. Access to green spaces and programs promot e active lifestyle which contribute to better physical health among residents [1 additional mark]. AO1 [2]

4 Tanjong Katong Girls’ School Sec 4 Preliminary Examination 2024 (d) A group of Singapore students were investigating the popularity of local eco -trails as a nature-based activity for tourists. They carried out their investigation at Changi Walking Trail. As part of their investigation, they carried out a survey to gather general information of the tourist profile such as tourists’ regions of origin, average number of hours of stay and reasons why tourists are attracted to such eco-trails. The results of the survey are shown in Tables 1.1 and 1.2. Table 1.1 General information of tourist profile Number of tourists Region of origin Average number of hours of stay 45 South Asia 1.2 82 Western Europe 3.2 103 East Asia 2.1 50 United States of America and Canda 3.4 26 Eastern Europe 2.9 64 Australia and New Zealand 3.5 Table 1.2 Reasons for visit Reasons for visit* Number of tourists Nature and Wildlife Viewing 290 Education and Learning 228 Relaxation and Stress Relief 145 *Tourists were allowed to select more than one reason for visit in the survey. With reference to Table s 1.1 and 1.2, evaluate the validity of the students’ findings regarding the popularity of local eco trails among tourists. Award 1 mark for each evaluation of the validity of the students’ findings, to a maximum of 6 marks. Award