CGS 2024 S4 GY (2279) Prelim Paper 2 - QP

1 This document consists of 13 printed pages and 1 blank page. [Turn over Class: Register No: Name: CRESCENT GIRLS’ SCHOOL SECONDARY FOUR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2024 GEOGRAPHY Paper 2 Candidates answer on the Question Paper. Additional Materials: Insert 2279/02 27 August 2024 1 hour 45 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, register number and class in the spaces provided 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, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions. The Insert contains additional resources referred to in the question. Candidates should support their answers with the use of relevant examples. Sketch maps and diagrams should be drawn whenever they serve to illustrate an answer. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. The total number of marks for this test is 50 marks.

2 Answer all questions. 1 Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life (a) Fig. 1 (Insert) is an infographic of the Housing Development Board (HDB) Green Towns Programme. Using Fig. 1 , describe how an urban neigbouhood can be environmentally sustainable. [3] (b) Explain how rooftop gardens may provide ecosystem services for a neighbourhood. [3]

3 [Turn over Fig. 2 shows a Countdown to New Year celebration held in a local Community Hub in the eastern part of Singapore. Countdown to New Year Celebration at a Community Hub Fig. 2 (c) With reference to Fig. 2, explain how people acquire a sense of place in their neighbourhood. [3]

4 (d) Assess the benefits and disadvantages that the relationship between people and nature bring to each other. [6] [Total: 15]

5 [Turn over 2 Cluster 4: Tectonics Fig. 3 shows the global distribution of volcanoes and Fig. 4 (Insert) shows an infographic on Mount Ruang, an active volcano in North Sulawesi, Indonesia which erupted in April 2024. Global Distribution of Volcanoes Fig. 3 (a) Using Fig. 3, describe the global distribution of volcanoes. [3]

6 (b) (i) Using Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, explain the formation of Mount Ruang. [4] (ii) Describe the criteria that the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) uses to determine the explosivity of volcanic eruptions such as the eruption of Mount Ruang. [2] (iii) Using Fig. 4, describe the distribution of threats brought about by the eruption of Mount Ruang. [3]

7 [Turn over (iv) Using Fig. 4, e xplain the impacts of a volcanic eruption like Mount Ruang on the human system. [3] [Total: 15]

8 3 Cluster 5: Singapore (a) Fig. 5 (Insert) shows the infographic on Singapore’s population between 2010 to 2020 where the population grew by 1.1%, the lowest decade of growth since the country’s independence. Using Fig. 5, explain how changing demographics affect Singapore, making the country vulnerable to economic issues. [4] (b) With the use of specific examples, account for Singapore’s resilience in overcoming national crises. [4]

9 [Turn over (c) Explore the ways in which Singapore has tapped on innovation to adapt to climate change. [3]

10 (d) ‘Environmental and climate resilience effort s are far more important than economic resilience effort s in achieving sustainable development in Singapore.’ To what extent do you consider this statement to be true? Explain your answer. [9]