ANDSS 2025 GEOG PRELIM P2 QP

This document consists of 14 printed pages and 2 blank pages. O ANDERSON SECONDARY SCHOOL Preliminary Examinations 2025 Secondary Four Express CANDIDATE NAME: CLASS: / INDEX NUMBER: GEOGRAPHY Paper 2 2279/02 01 September 2025 1 hour 45 minutes 0800 - 0945 Additional Materials: Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and index number on all the work you hand in. 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 ALL questions. 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. Total Marks 50

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Prelim 4E GY 2279/02 2025 3 1 Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life (a) Study Fig. 1.1 (Insert), which shows a map of existing and new developments in and around Bedok. (i) Using Fig 1.1, describe how two sets of spatial associations in and around Bedok can help enhance the everyday life of residents. ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................. [4] (ii) With reference to Fig. 1.1, explain how the new developments can help the neighbourhoods in and around Bedok to achieve economic and social sustainability. ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................. [4]

Prelim 4E GY 2279/02 2025 4 (b) Study Fig. 1.2, which shows a volunteer taking visitors on a tour of the Botanic Gardens in Singapore, and Fig. 1.3, which shows people tending to an edible garden at Jurong Lake Gardens. Volunteer taking visitors on a tour of the Botanic Gardens Fig. 1.2 People tending to an edible garden at Jurong Lake Gardens Fig. 1.3

Prelim 4E GY 2279/02 2025 5 With reference to Figs. 1.2 and 1.3, describe how urban parks in Singapore may provide ecosystem services to local communities. .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................. [3] (c) Using an example, explain how the strengthening of relationships among residents can help to manage the risk of disasters in neighbourhoods. .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................. [4] [Total: 15 marks]

Prelim 4E GY 2279/02 2025 6 2 Cluster 4: Tectonics (a) Study Fig. 2.1, (Insert), which is a map showing the epicentre of a 2016 earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. (i) With reference to Fig. 2.1, explain how the earthquake may have occurred. ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... ...................................................