2024 TMJC Prelims P1 QP

Tampines Meridian Junior College CANDIDATE NAME CIVICS GROUP _________________________________________________________________________________ H2 GEOGRAPHY 9173/01 Paper 1 12 September 2024 3 Hours Additional Materials: 12 Page Answer Booklet 1 Insert ____________________________________________________________________________ READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your answers in the answer booklet provided. You should follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper , ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet. Answer all questions. The Insert contains all the Resources referred to in the questions. You should make a reference to appropriate examples studied in the field or the classroom, even where the examples are not specifically requested by the question. Diagrams and sketch maps should be drawn wherever they serve to illustrate an answer. You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. The number of marks is given in the brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. ______________________________________________________________________ This document consists of 4 printed pages TAMPINES MERIDIAN JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

2 Tampines Meridian Junior College 2024 JC2 Preliminary Examination H2 Geography Section A Answer both questions Cluster 1: Development, Economy and Environment 1 Resource 1 shows the types of energy resources used for electricity generation in selected countries, 2017. Resource 2 shows the global distribution of solar power energy plants. Resource 3 shows the distribution of employment by sector for LICs and HICs, 1991 and 2018. (a) Describe the variations in the types of energy resources used for energy generation for the countries shown in Resource 1. [5] (b) Using Resource 1 and your own knowledge, explain the limitations of hydroelectric power (HEP) as an alternative to fossil fuel. [4] (c) Using Resource 2, describe the distribution of solar power plants globally. [3] (d) Account for the pattern of distribution as seen in Resource 2. [4] (e) Compare the changes in employment for LICs and HICs shown in Resource 3. [4] (f) Using Resource 3, explain the distribution of employment by sector for LICs and HICs in 2018. [4] (g) Explain how multilateral institutions can affect economic activities for countries at lower levels of development. [6]

3 Tampines Meridian Junior College 2024 JC2 Preliminary Examination H2 Geography Cluster 2: Tropical Environments 2 Resource 4 shows climographs of two different tropical climates in Southeast Asia. Resource 5 shows a picture of the High Country Rivers in New Zealand. Resource 6 shows the landslide potential map of mainland USA. (a) Compare the two