ACS (Barker) 1E Geography EOY 2022

Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION 2022 SECONDARY ONE EXPRESS GEOGRAPHY 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Name, Class and Index Number in the box provided at the top of this page. Write in dark blue or black pen. You should use a 2B pencil for any diagrams or graphs. The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate. Write all answers in the spaces provided. 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. This question paper consists of 7 printed pages, including this cover page. Name Class Index For Examiner’s Use Section A: Section B: 36

Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2 End-of-Year Examination 2022 Secondary 1 Express Geography Section A 1 (a) Study Fig. 1, which shows the global distribution of freshwater systems with high fish diversity. Fig. 1 With reference to Fig. 1, describe the distribution of freshwater systems with highest fish diversity. [3] (b) Using your knowledge on water budget, give ONE example of input and ONE example of output. [2] (c) ‘Freshwater is unevenly distributed on the Earth’s surface.’ Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [2] High number of fish species

Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 3 End-of-Year Examination 2022 Secondary 1 Express Geography (d) Since 2010, U.S newspapers have reported contamination of drinking water with nitrate, animal waste, pesticides or disinfection by -products, all of which are often associated with runoff from farm fields. People in agricultural areas who get their drinking water from private wells may have animal waste and associated pathogens* in their water. Study Fig. 2, which shows an extract from a report on water pollution in United States by Environmental Working Group. * Pathogens are bacteria or virus that can cause disease. Fig. 2 (i) With reference to Fig. 2, explain ONE solution the government can implement to reduce xxxcontamination of drinking water. [3]

Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 4 End-of-Year Examination 2022 Secondary 1 Express Geography (ii) Study Fig. 3, which shows the annual number of news reports of agricultural pollution xxxcontaminating drinking water in the United States of America. Fig. 3 With reference to Fig. 3, describe the trend of the annual number of news reports of agricultural pollution contaminating drinking water from 2010 to 2019. [3] (e) Evaluate the effectiveness of importing water to manage water supply sustainably.

Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 5 End-of-Year Examination 2022 Secondary 1 Express Geography [5]

Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 6 End-of-Year Examination 2022 Secondary 1 Express Geography Section B 2 (a) Study Fig. 4, which shows the climograph of San Miguel De Allende, Mexico. Fig. 4 (i) With reference to Fig. 4, describe the rainfall pattern of San Miguel De Allende. (ii) With reference to Fig. 4, describe the temperature pattern of San Miguel De Allende. [2] [3] Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ave. Precip.13 14 13 16 49 104 123 107 109 42 14 5 Ave. Temp 13.315.217.319.820.4 21 17.717.517.216.314.813.8 1 6 11 16 21 26 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 Temperature (C) Precipitation (mm) SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE Ave. Precip. Ave. Temp

Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 7 End-of-Year Examination 2022 Secondary 1 Express Geography (iii) With reference to Fig. 4 and your knowledge, do you think tropical rainforest can survive in xxxthe climatic conditions of San Miguel De Allende? Explain your answer. [2] (b) Explain how tide levels result in horizontal zonation of mangroves. [3] (c) Using the space provided below, draw and annotate a drip tip leaf. [3]

Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 8 End-of-Year Examination 2022 Secondary 1 Express Geography (d) Study Fig. 5, which shows an adaptation of mangroves. Fig. 5 With reference to Fig. 5, identify X and describe how it is a useful adaptive feature for mangroves. [2] (e) ‘Mangrove loss is high in southwest of Singapore due to harbour developments.’ Do you support the removal of mangroves? Explain your answer. [3] X

Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 9 End-of-Year Examination 2022 Secondary 1 Express Geography End of Paper

- Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION 2022 SECONDARY ONE EXPRESS GEOGRAPHY 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES ANSWERS READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Name, Class and Index Number in the box provided at the top of this page. Write in dark blue or black pen. You should use a 2B pencil for any diagrams or graphs. The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate. Write all answers in the spaces provided. 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. This question paper consists of 7 printed pages, including this cover page.