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ANSWER SHEET 4NA PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2024 Section A This question is compulsory. CLUSTER 1: GEOGRAPHY IN EVERYDAY LIFE 1 a) Study Fig. 1.1, which shows a spatial hierarchy found in Singapore. Fig. 1.1 Describe the characteristics of each level of the hierarchy shown in Fig. 1.1. [3] AO1 1. [Characteristic of residential unit ]: The spatial hierarchy begins with a single residential unit . Each of these residential unit is part of a precinct, which is a part of a neighbourhood , located within a town. [1] CHIJ St Joseph’s Convent 2024 Preliminary Examination_Secondary 4NA

ANSWER SHEET 4NA PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2024 2. [Characteristics of neighbourhoods ]: A neighbourhood serves between 4000 – 6000 residents . [1] OR 3. [Characteristics of neighbourhoods ]: Each neighbourhood consists of a few precincts. [1] 4. [Characteristics of precincts ]: Between 400 and 800 residential units form a precinct. [1] OR 5. [Characteristics of precincts ]: Facilities are often within close proximity, serving residents’ everyday needs. [1] At least one characteristic to be stated for each level of the hierarchy to be awarded full 3m. b) Table 1.1, is a list of facilities available to citizens living in a new town in Singapore. Facility Characteristics Park Large green space with trees, playground and a fitness area. Integrated sports hub A sports centre with several sports facilities such as a public swimming pool, table tennis tables and a badminton court. Bus stop Bus stops are spread out in regular intervals such that there is a bus stop near every apartment block. Covered linkway Covered linkways are located near each other, across different blocks for greater accessibility. Table 1.1 (i) Identify a facility from Table 1.1 for each of the spatial hierarchy listed below. Each facility should only be used once. [3] AO1 ● Town: Integrated sports hub [1] ● Neighbourhood: Park/ Integrated sports hub [1] ● Precinct: Bus stops/ Covered linkways [1] CHIJ St Joseph’s Convent 2024 Preliminary Examination_Secondary 4NA

ANSWER SHEET 4NA PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2024 (ii) Using Table 1.1 , explain how town planning is carried out in Singapore. [4] AO2 1. [Feature 1 of Town Planning]: Facilities at the precinct, neighbourhood and town levels should enable each town to be self-sufficient and provide employment opportunities . [1] 2. Additional Point [Elaboration]: Facilities at the various spatial scales should complement one another. [1] 3. [Feature 2 of Town Planning]: Singapore’s town planning should also