2024 3E elect WA1 ANDSS (Q&A)

O ANDERSON SECONDARY SCHOOL Class Test 1 (2024) Secondary Three Express CANDIDATE NAME: CLASS: / INDEX NUMBER: HUMANITIES Paper 2 Geography MARK SCHEME 2260/02 45 minutes 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 on both sides of the paper. Do not use paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid/tape. At the end of the examination, submit your question paper and writing paper separately. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the head of each section. Attempt all questions. Total Marks: 25

2 This document consists of 6 printed pages. Class Test 1 3E Hum:GE 2260/02 2024 [T urn over Answer all questions. 1 (a) (i) Study Fig. 1.1, which shows a public advisory by NParks to homeowners. Public advisory by NParks to homeowners Fig. 1.1

3 This document consists of 6 printed pages. Class Test 1 3E Hum:GE 2260/02 2024 [T urn over With reference to Fig. 1.1, explain one disadvantage that nature may bring to humans. [3] • As Singapore continues to urbanise and develop, the otters’ natural habitats shrink [1m] o Therefore they may venture out of nature areas in search of food [1 additional mark] o and therefore come into conflict with humans as they enter people’s homes and eat their pet fish [1 additional mark] Award 1 mark for explanation of how nature brings disadvantages to humans. Award 1 additional mark for further development of each explanation, to a maximum of 3 marks. AO2 (ii) With the use of example(s), explain one other disadvantage that nature may bring to humans. [4] • Physical harm to humans [1m] o There is more frequent human-wildlife interaction as animals wander into urban areas or as humans venture into nature areas [1 additional mark] o therefore more chances of physical harm as animals may become nervous and attack [1 additional mark] o For example, there have been instances of wild boar attacks in Punggol in recent years [1 additional mark] OR • Environmental protection may be perceived to be limiting development [1m] o Some people in local communities may feel that the protection of nature is done at the expense of their needs [1 additional mark] o For example, it was originally proposed to build the Cross Island MRT Line around, instead of under, the Central Catchment Nature Reserve to protect Singapore’s largest primary rainforest. [1 additional mark] o This news made residents living around the nature reserve concerned that the proposal would cause damage to their properties or result in their homes being acquired to make way for construction. [1 additional mark] Hence, people may think that environmental conservation protection results in

4 This document consists of 6 printed pages. Class Test 1 3E Hum:GE 2260/02 2024 [T urn over increased inconvenience for them, or limits urban development. Award 1 mark for explanation of how nature brings disadvantages to humans. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each explanation, to a maximum of 4 marks. Award up to 2 marks for examples (?) AO1 (b) Study Fig. 1.2, which shows a map of the therapeutic garden at Pasir Ris Park, and Fig. 1.3, which shows a view of the labyrinth lawn in the Pasir Ris Park therapeutic garden. Map of the therapeutic garden at Pasir Ris Park Fig. 1.2 View of the labyrinth lawn in the Pasir Ris Park Therapeutic Garden

5 This document consists of 6 printed pages. Class Test 1 3E Hum:GE 2260/02 2024 [T urn over Fig. 1.3 Using Fig. 1.2 and 1.3, explain how the therapeutic garden could benefit different types of visitors to Pasir Ris Park. [4] • Provide safe spaces for recreation and exercise, e.g. walking paths for elderly, art therapy, [1m] o thus maintaining physical and mental health (Fig. 1.2) [1 additional mark] • Provide a place for gathering e.g. for families [1m] o as children can play in the labyrinth lawn (Fig. 1.2, 1.3) while parents sit and chat [1 additional mark] • Wheelchair-accessible planters allow visitors with mobility issues to view flowers up close (Fig. 1.2) [1m] • Planting zones with wide variety of flora allows for biodiversity [1m] o which can provide visitors with opportunities for e.g. photography, birdwatching – benefits young families/nature watchers (Fig. 1.2) [1 additional mark] • Shaded seating areas allow visitors to take a rest and enjoy the view (Fig. 1.2, 1.3) [1m] o benefits elderly or visitors with mobility issues [1 additional mark] • Abundant vegetation provides clean air by absorbing CO2 and releasing O2 [1m] OR • Vegetation also absorbs air pollutants such as SO2 and NO2, and traps particulate matter[1m]

6 This document consists of 6 printed pages. Class Test 1 3E Hum:GE 2260/02 2024 [T urn over o This benefits all visitors as they can enjoy better air quality in the area [1 additional mark] Award 1 mark for each explanation of how features in the therapeutic garden benefits different types of visitors, to a maximum of 4 marks. Award 1 additional mark for further development of the explanation, where applicable. Answers without reference to at least two different types/groups of visitors will be capped at 3 marks. AO2 2 Study Fig. 2, which shows a dinosaur-shaped playground at Kim Keat Avenue in Toa Payoh. Dinosaur-shaped playground at Kim Keat Avenue, Toa Payoh Fig. 2 (a) Using Fig. 2, describe how physical structures such as playgrounds can allow residents to acquire a sense of place in their neighbourhood. [3]

7 This document consists of 6 printed pages. Class Test 1 3E Hum:GE 2260/02 2024 [T urn over • Playground provides gathering space, create positive childhood memories (1m) • Unique features (dinosaurs) are highly visible and can serve as landmarks, making Kim Keat instantly recognisable (1m) • Repeated encounters: people may develop a sense of attachment as they pass by the playground daily (1m), and/or • residents of nearby blocks may hear sounds of children playing at the playground daily (1 additional mark) Award 1 mark for each description of how the playground allows residents to acquire a sense of place, to a maximum of 3 marks. Award 1 additional mark for further development of the explanation, where applicable. AO2 (b) Using example(s), explain how media representations of a neighbourhood can contradict its residents’ sense of place. [4] • Media representations that do not agree with a resident’s daily experience of a place [1m] o can cause residents to respond defensively as their sense of place is challenged. [1 additional mark] • This therefore causes them to dismiss such representations as distortions or untruths. [1m] • For example, there was negative media portrayal of Yishun after the occurrence of rat problems, cat abuse and other crimes. OR • After the news reported these incidents, spoofs appeared online, exaggerating the situation for comic relief. [1m] o The Nee Soon Town Council and Yishun residents then s