2025 NBSS Elect Geog Prelim (QP + Insert)

NAVAL BASE SECONDARY SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2025 O Name _______________________________( ) Class ______________ Humanities (Geography Elective) 2260/02 Paper: 2 Setter: Mr Loo Wen Bin & Ms Huang Peishi 27 August 2025 Additional Materials: Insert 1 hour 45 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and index number on the cover page. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid/tape. Answer three questions in total: Section A Answer Question 1 and Question 2. Section B Answer either Question 3 or Question 4. The Insert contains additional resources referred to in the questions. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. This paper consists of 20 printed pages and 1 Insert. [Turn over For Examiner’s Use Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature 50

2 Section A Answer Question 1 and Question 2 1 Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life Study Fig. 1.1 (Insert), which shows a map of the Pasir Ris Heritage Trail in Singapore. The Pasir Ris Heritage Trail was launched in 2019 as part of the government’s effort to make heritage more accessible within urban neighbourhoods in Singapore. (a) Using Fig. 1.1, describe the similarities and differences between the ‘Play @ Pasir Ris” and “Architectural Highlights” trails. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [4] Commented [NBM1]: Suggestion - “to make heritage more accessible within urban neighbbourhoods” instead of “accessible to urban neighbourhoods”. Commented [LWB2R1]: changed

3 (b) The “Coastal Heritage” trail brings visitors and residents across some of the sites of cultural and community significance along the Pasir Ris coast and beachfront. Describe the benefits for residents to interact with community spaces and the natural environment in an urban neighbourhood. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [4] Commented [LWB3]: The “Coastal Heritage” trail brings visitors and residents across some of the sites of natural and ecological significance along the Pasir Ris coast and beachfront. Describe the benefits for residents to interact with the natural environment in an urban neighbourhood.

4 (c) A group of students carried out a fieldwork investigation to explore how residents of different age groups perceive the cultural value of the Pasir Ris Heritage Trail. They surveyed two groups of residents using a quota sampling method . Data was collected through a closed - ended questionnaire survey conducted over a Saturday afternoon , 2–6pm, at two different locations. Table 1.1 shows more details of their investigation. Table 1.1 Details of fieldwork investigation Target Group Number of respondents Site of survey (see Fig. 1.1, Insert) Elderly, aged 60 and above 20 Near Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre Youths, aged 15 to 25 20 Downtown East The questionnaire (Fig. 1.2) included questions on different aspects of perceived cultural meaningfulness, motivations for visiting the trail, and frequency of engagement with trail sites. Some findings are found in Tables 1.2 and 1.3. Parts of the questionnaire survey used by the students Fig. 1.2 Commented [NBM4]: Across two different zones --> at two different locations? Commented [LWB5R4]: changed

5 Table 1.2 Main Reasons for Visiting the Trail Main Reason Elderly (%) Youths (%) To reminisce about the past 50% 10% To learn more about heritage 30% 30% For photography/social media 0% 40% For relaxation/recreation 20% 20% Table 1.3 Cultural Perceptions of Pasir Ris Heritage Trail Aspect of Cultural Meaningfulness Elderly (60+) Youths (15–25) Helps me understand Pasir Ris history 4.7 3.2 Makes me feel proud of my neighbourhood 4.5 2.9 Encourages intergenerational bonding 4.6 3.0 Represents my personal identity 4.3 2.7 (i) Using Tables 1. 2 and 1.3, evaluate the extent to which perceptions of the Pasir Ris Heritage Trail are influenced by age. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… [4] Commented [NBM6]: If students are fast enough, they can use the points here for the earlier questions.

6 (ii) Evaluate the reliability of the students’ data collection method. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

7 2 Cluster 2: Tourism (a) Costa Rica, a Central American nation renowned for its rich biodiversity, has emerged as a global leader in ecotourism. Study Fig. 2.1, which shows the changes in tourist arrivals and tourism receipts of Costa Rica from 1995 to 2019, and Fig. 2.2 (Insert), which shows the range of ecotourism options offered in Costa Rica in 2019. Changes in tourist arrivals and tourism receipts of Costa Rica Fig. 2.1 (i) With reference to Figs. 2.1 and 2.2, explain why Costa Rica’s ecotourism industry was at the “Consolidation” stage in 2019. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… [3] 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Tourism Receipts (millions, in USD) Tourist Arrivals (thousands) Tourist Arrivals (thousands) Tourism Receipts (millions, in USD)

8 (ii) With reference to Fig. 2.2, explain which ecotourism option in Costa Rica would most likely appeal to a Dependable-type tourist. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2] (iii) Explain one way in which ecotourism can have a positive economic or social impact on Costa Rica. Choice of impact: ………..…………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]