CAT HIGH 2025 GEOG(E) QP+MS Prelim

©CHS 2024 Name: Index Number: Class: CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Preliminary Examination Secondary 4 (O-Level Programme) HUMANITIES 2260/02 Paper 2 Geography 29 Aug 2025 1 hour 45 minutes Additional Materials: Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, index number and class on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer three questions in total: Section A Answer Question 1 and Question 2. Section B Answer Question 4. The Insert contains additional resources referred to in the questions. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. You may use the additional pages at the back of this booklet, where necessary. For examiner’s use only: Question 1 / 14 Question 2 / 18 Question 4 / 18 Total / 50 This document consists of 15 printed pages, 1 blank page and 1 Insert. [Turn over

2 ©CHS 2025 Section A Answer Question 1 and Question 2. 1 Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life (a) Study Figs. 1.1 and 1.2, which show various ways National Day is celebrated in a neighbourhood in Singapore. Fig. 1.1 shows, an exhibition consisting of a mock-up of the dragon-themed playground and the multi-layered box represents a ‘kueh’ (traditional savoury) eaten by Singaporeans and Fig. 1.2 shows flags being displayed in a housing estate in Singapore. An exhibition of National Day celebrations in a neighbourhood Fig. 1.1 Mock up of Dragon playground ‘Kueh’ Local biscuits and durian

3 ©CHS 2025 [Turn Over Flags hung in a neighbourhood block of flats Fig. 1.2 Using information from Figs. 1.1 and 1.2, suggest how the celebrations in a neighbourhood could create a sense of place for the residents. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………....

4 ©CHS 2025 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….[4] (b) Describe, using a located example, regulating ecosystem services that nature provides to the environment. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………[4]

5 ©CHS 2025 [Turn Over (c) A group 10 of Punggol Secondary School students were investigating level s of satisfaction of the amenities in Punggol town. They decided to conduct their survey on a Saturday at the entrance of Punggol Waterway Park. They divided themselves into two groups where first group did a survey in the morning and second group in the afternoon. The students surveyed a total of 100 people. Levels of satisfaction of the amenities in Punggol town Facilities Level of Satisfaction Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Waterfront recreational spaces 40 35 14 11 0 Hawker centres 28 39 2 29 2 Transport 15 22 33 20 10 Sustainable Features 37 40 15 7 1 Retail Shops 25 42 6 18 9 Mean 29 36 14 17 4 Table 1.1 The students accepted the hypothesis that “Punggol residents are satisfied with the amenities in Punggol”. Evaluate the validity of their conclusion. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

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