Cat High 2024 Prelim Geog Elective Mark Scheme

©CHS 2024 Mark Scheme 1 Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life (a) Study Fig. 1.1 (Insert), which shows the National Day Parade (NDP) held in 2023. The National Day Parade is an annual event held in Singapore to commemorate its independence. Using Fig. 1.1 (Insert), suggest how the National Day Parade enhances Singaporeans’ sense of place. [3] Award 1 mark for each explanation, to a maximum of 3 marks. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each explanation, where applicable. • Flypast of the National Flag or the singing of National antheme are shared common experiences [1m]. • It signifies a unity of different people and race [1m additional] • People attend the ND Parade (NE shows) or watch the show on TV with fellow schoolmates/classmates/ family members create common shared experiences [1m]. • People develop sense of place associated with NDP as iconic landmarks (e.g MBS, CBD sky towers) may evoke certain memories [1m]. • NDP may hold special memories for a specific group of people e.g schoolmates/classmates if they are participants of the NDP [1m]. (b) Study Figs. 1.2 and 1.3 (Insert), which shows two mental maps drawn by two individuals living in Toa Payoh. With supporting information from Figs. 1.2 and 1.3 (Insert), suggest why the mental maps differ. [2] Award 1 mark for each difference with supporting information, to a maximum of 2 marks. • Susan and John’s sense of place and the memories associated with places differ, hence the layout of places is shown differently on the mental maps [1m]. • Differ in types of functions [1m]. E.g John is younger, a student, so he focuses on food like Bubble Tea, Macdonalds as significant landmarrks. However, Susan is older, hence the type of places marked are more diverse [1m additional].

2 ©CHS 2024 (c) Study Fig. 1.4 (Insert), which shows a map of the Park Connector Network (PCN) in the central region of Singapore. The Park Connector Network (PCN) is a network of walking, running, and cycling paths that connect various parks and green spaces in Singapore. (i) A group of students wanted to find out if park connectors encourage physical activities such as walking, running and cycling, which enhance residents’ overall well-being. They designed a closed-ended questionnaire to test the hypothesis: ‘The Park Connector Network enhances people’s well-being’. With reference to Fig. 1.4 (Insert), evaluate the suitability of Sites 1 and 2, each marked by an ‘X’, for students to collect data to test the hypothesis. [6] Award 1 mark for each explanation, to a maximum of 6 marks. Award a maximum of 2 additional marks for further development of each explanation, where applicable. Evaluation must cover both sites to be awarded 6m. Possible responses include: • Both sites are not sheltered, hence both are not suitable as students are exposed to elements of weather [1m]. • Both sides enable students to collect data as they are located along PCN [1m]. • Site 2 will have more users of PCN compared to Site 1 as there are more amentities such as toilets, carparks and playgrounds at the intersection of 2 PCNs [1m]. OR The volume of users at Site 1 will be fewer as Site 1 is located at the end of the start/end of PCN [1m]. • Hence the number of data collected will be differ at both sites [1m additional]. • Site 2 users may not be PCN users, but Site 1 will most likely have PCN users [1m additional]. • Site 1 is located far away from public transport which may not be a suitable location for data collection as students may have difficulty accessing the site [1m].

3 [Turn Over (ii) The results of one question in the questionnaire is shown in Tables 1 and 2. Question 2: Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the PCN in this neighbourhood: Ang Mo Kio Neighbourhood Level of satisfaction very dissatisfied somewhat dissatisfied neither satisfied nor dissatisfied somewhat satisfied very satisfied Number of respondents 1 9 35 33 22 Table 1 Toa Payoh Neighbourhood Level of satisfaction very dissatisfied somewhat dissatisfied neither satisfied nor dissatisfied somewhat satisfied very satisfied Number of respondents 1 3 15 47 34 Table 2 What type of rating scale is used in this questionnaire? [1] • Likert scale (iii) Describe how the data in Table 1 may be represented. [2] Award 2 marks for describing the data representation method. Award 2 marks if students draw an accurate data representation. • Using a simple bar graph which shows values of Table 1 from categories- very dissatisfied to very satisfied [1m]. • The x-axis (horizontal axis) represents the categories- very dissatisfied to very satisfied. The y-axis (vertical axis) represents the values of the categories (for vertical bar graphs) [1m]. OR • Using pie chart which shows the values are converted to percentages then to degrees for each sector - very dissatisfied to very satisfied [1m]. • Label each sector of the pie chart [1m].

4 ©CHS 2024 2 Cluster 2: Tourism (a) Explain how globalisation encourages international tourism. [3] Award 1 mark for each explanation, to a maximum of 3 marks. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each explanation or use of examples, where applicable. • Globalisation increases people’s ability to travel as people now can search for and buy tourism-related services from anywhere [1m]. • People have greater access to new ideas on tourism destinations and experiences from all over the world, especially through social media and the internet [1m]. This increases people’s motivation to travel as they encounter new places and entice them to travel [1m additional]. • For example, travel blogs and reviews will inspire people to explore less-known destinations [1m additional]. • As places become more connected via different transport modes, travelling has become more convenient as people do not need to reply on mass tourism [1m]. (b) Study Fig. 2 (Insert), which shows three photographs of popular tourist sites in Cambodia. With reference to Fig. 2 (Insert), suggest how tourism may affect the environment in each site differently. [3] Award 1 mark for each explanation, to a maximum of 3 marks. Marks are awarded for distinct impacts. No repetition. Angkor Wat Temple • The constant influx of tourists can lead to physical wear and tear on the temple structures [1m]. • Tourists may leave behind a significant amount of litter [1m]. Sihanoukville beach • Tourists often leave behind plastic waste such as bottl