CGS 2025 GEOG PRELIM P2 MS

This document consists of 21 printed pages. [Turn over CRESCENT GIRLS’ SCHOOL SECONDARY FOUR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2025 GEOGRAPHY Paper 2 Candidates answer on the Question Paper. Additional Materials: Insert 2279/02 21 August 2025 1 hour 45 minutes MARK SCHEME

2 1 (a) Explain how the planned layout of neighbourhood in a town contributes to convenience for residents. [2] • In Singapore, each town is systematically planned to include several neighbourhoods. These neighbourhoods are strategically arranged around the town centre, where key amenities such as transport hubs, retail outlets, healthcare facilities, and community se rvices are concentrated. • [Elaboration] This town structure ensures that residents from various parts of the town can easily access essential services within a short distance. • The integrated layout also promotes efficient mobility throughout the urban area. By concentrating services such as public transport, shops, schools, and healthcare facilities within or near the town centre, residents can reduce their reliance on private vehicles and instead make use of well-connected networks. • [Elaboration] This design significantly reduces travel time for everyday tasks and commutes, which improves the overall quality of life. (b) Using supporting examples, suggest ways in which social sustainability can be promoted in an urban neighbourhood. [5] • A smaller population makes it easier for residents to engage in frequent and meaningful interactions, which can help foster a strong sense of community. • When residents regularly come together to discuss local concerns and collaboratively solve issues, it builds a culture of participation, mutual support, and resilience —key elements of a socially sustainable neighbourhood. • [Example] Dawson estate comprises around 3,700 residential units spread across several Build -To-Order (BTO) projects such as SkyVille @ Dawson and SkyTerrace @ Dawson. This smaller population size supports more frequent and meaningful interactions among residents. • Another important factor is the presence of shared community spaces. Facilities such as parks and green areas provide neutral, inclusive spaces where residents can interact and build positive relationships. • [Example] For instance, HDB incorporated features such as sky gardens, rooftop terraces, and open community spaces in the Dawson estate. These shared spaces are designed to encourage casual meetups and interactions among neighbours, fostering a sense of familiarity and connection. • By attracting individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds, these communal areas also promote interaction across different social groups, strengthening social cohesion within the neighbourhood.

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