CCHM 2025 GEOG PRELIM P2 MS

Answer all questions. 1 Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life (a) Study Fig. 1.1 (Insert), which shows an initiative by residents to set up a community library at the void deck of a block of flats in their neighbourhood. Using Fig. 1.1, describe how the presence of the community library could affect the sense of place of residents in their neighourhood. [2] ● The presence of the community library with its well-decorated space is unique/distinctive, thus making it easy for residents to remember it. This could help to enhance the residents’ sense of place. ● The community library at the void deck of the flats also serves as a place where residents can gather and interact with one another , thus forming an attachment to the place and enable them to feel a sense of belonging and place. (b) Study Fig. 1.2A (Insert), which shows the number of people who were injured in traffic accidents in Singapore from 2014 to 2023 and Fig. 1.2B (Insert), which shows the number of fatalities in traffic accidents in Singapore from 2014 to 2023. Using Figs. 1.2A and 1.2B, compare the number of people who were injured and the fatalities in traffic accidents in Singapore from 2014 to 2023. [4] Similarities ● Overall , both the number of people who were injured and fatalities decreased . The number of people who were injured decreased from 10,000 in 2014 to 9,000 in 2023, a decrease of 1,000 and the number of fatalities decreased from 155 to 140, a decrease of 15. ● From 2019 to 2020 , both the number of people who were injured and fatalities had a sharp decrease . The number of people who were injured decreased from 9,800 in 2019 to 6,800 in 2020, a decrease of 3,000 and the number of fatalitie s decreased from 118 in 2019 to 75 in 2020, a decrease of 43 . ● From 2020 to 2023 , both the number of people who were injured and number of fatalities increased. The number of people who were injured increased from 6800 to 9000, an increase of 2200 and the number of fatalities increased from 75 to 140, an increase of 65. Difference ● However, from 2014 to 2016 , the number of people who were injured increased by 1,000, from 10,000 in 2014 to 11,000 in 2016 but the number of fatalities experienced a slight decrease of 35 , from 155 in 2014 to 120 in 2016. (c) Describe how fire hazards can negatively impact ind