AHS 2025 GEOG PRELIM P2 MS

ANGLICAN HIGH SCHOOL SECONDARY 4 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS 2025 GEOGRAPHY Paper 2 MARKING GUIDE FOR TEACHERS 2279/02 27 August 2025 MAXIMUM MARK: 50 This document consists of 10 printed pages. Page 1 of 10

Question Answer Marks 1(a) Study Fig. 1.1 (Insert), which shows land use in Singapore. With reference to Fig. 1.1 (Insert), suggest reasons for the spatial pattern of industrial areas in Singapore. Award 1 mark for each suggested reason given for the spatial pattern of industrial areas in Singapore. Possible responses include: ● Industrial areas are mainly clustered in the west of Singapore. [1 mark] ● Located away from main residential areas and nature areas to reduce air pollution in those areas. [1 mark] ● Clustering allows industries to tap on each other’s expertise, share infrastructure, and access common facilities, fostering cooperation and collaboration. [1 mark] ● Locating industries close together improves logistics and transportation efficiency, as goods and raw materials can be moved more quickly between them and nearby ports. [1 mark] 3 1(b) Study Fig. 1.2, which shows an event poster from the Changi Simei Residents’ Committee (RC) Centre. With reference to Fig. 1.2, describe how community activities can contribute to the effectiveness of disaster risk management plans. Award 1 mark for each description of how community activities can help disaster risk management plans to be effective. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development, where applicable Possible responses include: ● Community events strengthen relationships among residents and foster positive ties within the neighbourhood [1 mark], as events such as Racial Harmony Day provide opportunities for residents to participate and come together. [1 additional mark] ● Community events encourage residents to get to know their neighbours so that they can depend on one another during emergencies, hazards, or disasters. [1 mark] Hence, residents can get help faster from one another. [1 additional mark] ● Community events integrate people of different ages and backgrounds [1 mark], allowing vulnerable individuals such as the elderly and people with disabilities to be better supported [1 additional mark] or to contribute different experiences and skills during disaster risk management. [1 additional mark] 4 Page 2 of 10

Question Answer Marks 1(c) Explain the disadvantages that people and nature may bring to each other. Award 1 mark for each valid explanation of how people and nearby nature ar