NCHS 2025 GEOG PRELIM P2 MS

Name: Register Number: Class: PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2025 SECONDARY FOUR EXPRESS GEOGRAPHY 2279/02 Paper 2 29 August 2025, Friday 1 hour 45 minutes Marking Scheme 1 Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life (a) Study Fig. 1.1 (Insert), which shows the locations of popular shopping malls and Shibuya Station in Tokyo.

2 (i) Using Fig. 1.1 (Insert), suggest one reason why cities like Tokyo develop shopping malls in close spatial association with subway stations. [2] - By locating shopping malls in close spatial association with subway stations, cities like Tokyo make it more accessible and convenient for both local residents and tourists to access retail, dining, and entertainment facilities. [1 mark] o Shoppers can easily visit malls without needing private transport, which helps to reduce congestion on the roads / which is more sustainable for the environment / less space needed for carparks, allowing cities to use their space more efficiently. [1 additional mark] - When shopping malls are located next to busy subway stations, many people will pass by or through these malls every day, whether to shop or on their way to work. [1 mark] o This large number of visitors means shops are more likely to make sales, sustaining a profitable business. [1 additional mark] Award marks only for the first reason give. Study Fig. 1.2 (Insert), which shows Todoroki Valley in central Tokyo. (ii) Using Fig. 1.2 (Insert), explain how nature in this area may provide regulating ecosystem services. [3] - The dense trees and vegetation in Todoroki Valley help to regulate the local climate by providing shade. [1 mark] o This cools the surrounding air, making the area less hot, especially during summer. [1 additional mark] - The plants and vegetation cover reduce surface runoff by retaining water in the soil. [1 mark] o Reducing the risk of sudden flooding after heavy rain. [1 additional mark] - The leaves can trap dust and other small particles, regulating air quality. [1 mark] Study Fig. 1.3, which shows an excerpt from an article on sustainability efforts in Tokyo.

3 Building a Sustainable Tokyo: Balancing the Environment, People, and the Economy Japan for Sustainability In Tokyo, several efforts have been made to reduce the effects of hot summer temperatures. These include building wind paths by spacing out tall buildings and removing older ones that block natural airflow, such as in a redevelopment project near Tokyo Station. Greener