Bedok South 1E Geography EOY 2022

This paper consists of 13 printed pages, including this cover page. [Turn Over BEDOK SOUTH SECONDARY SCHOOL END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION 2022 1EXP CANDIDATE NAME CLASS REGISTER NUMBER GEOGRAPHY Candidates to answer in the Question Booklet. 6 October 2022 1 hour 30 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your class, index number and name on the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black ink on both sides of the paper. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question Booklet. For Examiner’s Use Section A / 5 Section B / 40 Total / 45 The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. Setter: Ms Nadia Ramli

2 Section A 1. Study Fig. 1, which shows a world map and answer questions 1(a) to 1(d). Fig. 1 (a) Identify the ocean labelled A. [1] Ocean A: _____________________________ (b) Identify the tropical rainforest labelled B and the continent that it is located in. [2] Tropical rainforest B: _____________________________ Continent: _____________________________ (c) Identify the lake labelled C. [1] Lake C: _____________________________ (d) Identify the river labelled D. River D: _____________________________ [1]

3 [Turn Over Section B 2(a) Study Fig. 2, which shows a diagram of the hydrological cycle of a catchment. A catchment refers to an area that receives water, and also contributes water to rivers. The hydrological cycle of a catchment Fig. 2 (i) Using Fig. 2, describe processes A and B. [2]

4 (ii) Explain how a water surplus can occur in a catchment. [2] (iii) Is water a renewable or non-renewable resource? Explain your answer. [2] (b) Study Fig. 3, which is a pie chart showing the different uses of water for South Africa in 2013. Uses of water in South Africa, 2013 Adapted from: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/4-Pie-chart-of-South-Africas-water-use-in-2013 Fig. 3

5 [Turn Over (i) With reference to Fig. 3, which human activity uses the most water? [1] (ii) With reference to Fig. 3, state the percentage of water used for domestic purposes. [1] (iii) Describe one use of water for industries. [1] (c) Study Fig. 4, which shows how irresponsible farming can affect water quality and aquatic life. Fig. 4 Fig. 4

6 With the help of Fig. 4, explain the impacts of farming on aquatic life. [4] (d) Study Photograph A, which shows an area in China which has been affected by a drought. Retrieved from: https://www.asianews.it/news-en Photograph A

7 [Turn Over With the help of Photograph A, explain why droughts occur. [3] (e) Study Fig. 5, which gives information on one of the two remaining water agreements between Singapore and Malaysia. Fig. 5 With reference to Fig. 5 and other information you have studied, describe and evaluate the strategy used by Singapore to sustainably manage its water resources. [4] Description: Advantage: 1990 Water Agreement between Singapore and Malaysia  Singapore can draw 250 million gallons of water from the Johor River every day.  Singapore pays rent at a standard rate of *3 sen per 1, 000 gallons of raw water drawn  Singapore provides Johor with treated water every day, up to 2% of the water supplied to Singapore  Agreement expires in 2061 *3 sen is equivalent to Sgd $0.0092

8 Disadvantage: 3(a) Study Fig. 6, which shows the climate graph of a location which has suitable temperature and rainfall conditions for the growth of tropical rainforests. Climate graph of a location Fig. 6 With the help Fig. 6, describe the average temperature and rainfall conditions suitable for tropical rainforests to grow. [3]

9 [Turn Over (b) Study Fig. 7 which shows the vertical structure of a tropical rainforests. Vertical structure of a tropical rainforest Fig. 7 (i) With the help of Fig. 7, describe a characteristic of the undergrowth layer and a characteristic of the canopy layer. [2] Characteristic of the undergrowth layer: Characteristic of the canopy layer:

10 (ii) Explain one way leaves of tropical rainforest plants have adapted to the climate. [2] (c) Study Fig. 8, which shows some species of mangroves near a coast. Mangroves near a coast Fig. 8