SNGS 2025 GEOG PRELIM P2 MS

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2025 GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION ORDINARY LEVEL ANSWER KEY GEOGRAPHY 2279/02 Paper 2  AO1 (Content)- 30% (15 marks)  AO2(Skill) - 40% (20 marks)  AO3 (Judgment/Decision making) - 30% (15 marks) Qns AO1 AO2 AO3 GEL (15 marks) 1a 3 b 4 c 3 d(i) 3 d(ii) 2 Total 7 8 0 Tectoni cs (15 marks) 2a 3 b 3 c 9 Total 3 3 9 Singapore (20 marks) 3a 2 b 4 c 4 d 4 e 6 Total 4 10 6 14 21 15 For markers to note: For questions which do not require examples - marks can be awarded for good use of relevant examples to illustrate a point.

2 Answer all questions. 1 Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life (a) Study Fig. 1.1 (Insert), which shows people gathering near a temple to celebrate Diwali festival in Ayodhya, India. With reference to Fig. 1.1, describe how a sense of place is acquired. [3] Award 1m per point - Memorable events that happen, such as the Diwali festival, give residents a sense of belonging as they participate in a shared activity [1] - Landmarks such as the temple in the background are highly visible and makes it easy for people to remember [1] - Doing a meaningful activity that has cultural / religious significance can help people associate the place positively [1] - Community events like this where many people gather to celebrate a festival allow them to bond and interact with each other [1] Accept other plausible answers. (b) Explain the benefits that supporting ecosystem services provide for the urban neighbourhoods. [4] Award 1m per point and 1 additional mark for further elaboration - Soil formation: Organic matter in the environment is broken down and decomposed to smaller particles and form soi l providing a habitat for plants to grow on and small organisms to live in, contributing to biodiversity [1] - Pollination: Animals in the environment like wild bees can help to pollinate crops in turn this ensures the reproduction of crops and that they can provide food [1] - Photosynthesis: Plants in the environment absorb carbon dioxide and give out oxygen during photosynthesis this maintains the oxygen content of the earth’s atmosphere so animals can live. [1] Accept other plausible answers. (c) Study Fig. 1.2, which shows the number and causes of traffic accidents in Singapore in 2022 and 2023. Fig. 1.2 [3]

3 Using Fig. 1.2, describe the occurrences of traffic accidents in 2022 and 2023. Award 1m per description. Students are not required to compare across years. Failure to give data will result in marks being capped at 2m. General: [compulsory] Traffic accidents have decreased Data there are fewer accidents in 2023 compared to 2022, from 1450 in 2022 to 916 in 2023. (1m) Any other data observation: - The biggest cause of traffic accidents is speeding, with 1138/79% in 2022 a