AHS S4 Prelims CG Paper 2 2024 ANS

© Anglican High School Humanities Department 2024 2279/02/S4 Preliminary Examinations (Core Geog Paper 2) MARKING GUIDE 1 Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life (a) With reference to Fig. 1.1, suggest how the wall design initiative could affect the residents' sense of place within their neighbourhood. [3] Award 1 mark for each suggested reason on how the wall design initiative could affect the residents' sense of place within their neighbourhood, to a maximum of 3 marks. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each reason, where applicable. Possible responses include: - Fig. 1.1 shows the wall design likely to reflect the different ethnic backgrounds of Singapore from the perspective of the residents. [1 mark] o By visually representing the community's sketches into the wall design, it fosters a sense of pride and belonging among residents. [1 additional mark] - They serve as a visual narrative of the community's project, allowing residents to reminisce the times they spent together working on it. [1 mark] - The creation of the wall design itself often involves the active participation of the local residents. [1 mark] o This collaborative effort strengthens social bonds and promotes a sense of ownership and engagement in the neighbourhood’s development. [1 additional mark] - The wall design adds an aesthetic and visually pleasing element to the neighbourhood. [1 mark] o This can transform previously dull or neglected spaces into attractive ones, making residents feel more positively about their surroundings. [1 additional mark] AO2

2 © Anglican High School Humanities Department 2024 2279/02/S4 Preliminary Examinations (b) Describe how urban neighbourhoods can achieve environmental sustainability. [4] Award 1 mark for each description of how urban neighbourhoods can achieve environmental sustainability. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of the description, where applicable. Possible responses include: Ample protection for nature - When there is ample protection for nature, wildlife can thrive in our urban spaces and human- wildlife coexistence can be fostered. [1 mark] - Concerted efforts should be made to protect existing native species, habitats and ecosystems, and to re-establish species than once exited. [1 mark] Having facilities that support waste minimisation and recycling - Conveniently located recycling facilities around the estates can encourage residents to recycle. [1 mark] - Having a high enough population density in a neighbourhood ensures adequate waste can be collected and recycled in an economically viable manner. [1 mark] - Waste recycling can be encouraged through neighbourhood -scale recycling activities organised by either residents or the town council. [1 mark] Energy and water-efficient design approaches for buildings and landscapes. - Building and landscaping in urban neighbourhoods