2025 Bartley Elective Geog Prelim MS

Question2025 4E5NA Prelim Mark SchemeMarks1(a)With reference to Fig. 1.1, explain how people acquire a sense of place in their neighbourhoods.[4]Award 1 mark for each explanation of how people can acquire a sense of place in their neighbourhood to a max of 4 marks. Award a max of 1 additional mark for development of each explanation, where applicable Possible responses include:A sense of place is developed when there are opportunities for people to interact with one another [1m] Community events such as the one shown in Fig. 1, allows children get to play together on the bouncy castle/adults in the neighbourhood get to have conversations while the children play [ 1 additional mark]These experiences will help people to create positive memories/meanings for the place/location.[1m]It helps to build people’s identity as individuals living in their neighbourhood. [1m]Thus, eventually developing a sense of attachment to these places, enabling them to feel a sense of belonging/ a sense of place.[1m]People can also acquire a sense of place when there is repeated encounter with people/object, creating meaning and object for them [1m]AO11(b)Study Fig. 1.2 (Insert), which shows the location of Tampines Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station and its surrounding amenities.Using Fig. 1.2, explain the spatial association between Tampines MRT station and its surrounding amenities.[3]Award 1 mark for each explanation of relationship between location of Tampines MRT to is surrounding amenities.Award a max of 1 additional mark for development of each suggestion, where applicable Possible responses include:The MRT station is located near the retail malls/integrated community hub [1m] as seen in the figure, Tampines mall/Eastlink mall/Tampines community plaza is just next to it. [1 additional mark]Such close proximity provide convenience for people to get access to shopping malls to buy daily groceries/access to community services such as the library easily [1m]The MRT station is also located near to the bus interchanged to increase the convenience for people to switch from one mode of transport to the other [1m]AO21(ci)With reference to Fig. 1.3, suggest a risk that the students may encounter during the fieldwork.[1]Possible responses include:Collision with other pedestrian / cyclist

Cars ramming beyond the railing AO21(cii)Using Table 1.1 and Fig. 1.4, evaluate the effectiveness of Silver Zones in increasing pedestrian safety for the elderly. [3]Award 1 mark for each evaluation on the effectiveness of Silver Zone increasing pedestrian safety for the elderlyAward a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of eachevaluation, where applicable.Possible responses include:Successful:Majority of the vehicles were recorded to have reduced their speed to keep within 30 – 40km/h [1m] across the 3 timings, 73% to 83% of the vehicles were driving within 30 – 40km/h[1 additional mark]The elderly also felt that the streets are safer with the implementation of silver zone [1] 80% of the elderly felt that the street are now safe to very safeNot successfulThere were still a number of cars that drive beyond 40km/h and up to 60km/h [1] a total of 5 vehicles were recorded to drive at 51 to 60km/h [1 additional mark]AO31(ciii)Evaluate the validity of the students’ findings. [3]Award 1 mark for each evaluation of the validity of the students’ findings.Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of eachevaluation, where applicable.Possible responses include:Valid:Recording the speed of the oncoming vehicles provide information if drivers slow down to the speed limit thus enhancing pedestrian safety [1] use of handheld speed camera ensure data collected is objective [1]Survey targets elderly which capture their perspective on how the implementation of Silver Zone could have impacted them [1m]Not valid:Drivers might slow down when they see the handheld speed camera [1] this can skew the results to make the Silver Zone appear more effective than it appears to be.Data is only collected on a Monday and does not take into traffic patterns, driver behavior on other days of the week. [1] on a weekend, drivers may actually speed up due to the lack of pedestrian/number of vehicles on the road [1 additional mark]AO3

2(ai)Using the data in Table 2.1, complete the bar graph in Fig. 2.1 to show the number of tourist arrivals for the month of May. [1] Jan FebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSeptOctNovDec01000002000003000004000005000006000007000008000009000001000000 Number of personsMay data: 580000AO12(aii)Using Fig. 2.1 and Table 2.1, account for the change in tourist arrivals to Taiwan from April to July. [3]Award 1 mark for each explanation for the drop in tourist arrivals to Taiwan from April to JulyAward a max of 1 additional mark for development of each explanation, where applicable Possible responses include:Drop in tourist arrivals from the month of April to July due to earthquake/natural disaster [1] from 610146 to 539454 [1 additional mark] Many tourists cancelled/postpone their trip due to fear of safety/that the earthquake will happen again [1]Destruction to tourism infrastructure and attractions due to earthquake would have also led to a reduction in tourist arrivals.AO22(b)Describe two characteristics of tourist destination regions in the consolidation stage of the tourism development cycle.[2]Award 1 mark for each description of characteristics of tourist destination region at the consolidation stagePossible responses include:Growth of tourists arrivals start to slowTotal annual tourists arrivals at the destination outnumber the total local populationTourism industry dominates the local economy [1] employing a significant number of workers and contributes significantly to the local economy The building of attractions and facilities starts to slow downMajority of the tourists facilities and hotels are often owned by large multinational companies, supporting large number of tourists.

AO12(c)Using Fig. 2.2, explain how the tourist guide can help achieve social sustainability through tourism development in Kyoto.[3]Award 1 mark for each explanation to show how the guide can help to achieve social sustainability Award a max of 1 additional mark for development of each suggestion, where applicable Possible responses include:The guide helps to promote intercultural understanding as it informs the tourists clearly what are the dos and don’t’s in Kyoto [1] e.g to be considerate when moving quietly when they are exploring residential areas or religious sites [1 additional mark]Tourists are also encouraged to interact respectfully when interacting with locals and learning about their local culture [1] e.g. they should not stop geishas on the street and take photos without their permission [1 additional mark]This will thus enable local culture to meaningful for both locals and tourists thus leading to continued practice and preservation of culture by locals (ensuring social sustainability)AO22(d)‘Government plays the most important role in influencing sustainable tourism development.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [9]Relevant content includes:Stakeholders who can play a role in influencing sustainable tourism development:Government International organisationsBusinessesLocalsTouristsThe answer could explain the effectiveness (both advantages and limitations) of the relevant stakeholders in influencing sustainable tourism development with reference to examples. The evaluation could acknowledge the various stakeholders plays an important role in influencing sustainable tourism development, government has the greatest degree of influence as they have the power to draw up and implement plans to achieve sustainable tourism development, and also to override decisions/perspective made by the stakeholders which can hinder/promote sustainable touris