CEDAR 2025 GEOG(E) QP+MS Prelim

CEDAR GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2025 SECONDARY FOUR CANDIDATE NAME CLASS INDEX NUMBER HUMANITIES 2260/02 Paper 2 Geography Candidates answer on the Question Paper 22 August 2025 1 hour 45 minutes Additional Materials: Insert 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. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use staples, paper clips or correction fluid. Answer all questions in total: Section A Answer Question 1 and 2. Section B Answer either Question 3 or 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. Question Marks 1 14 2 18 3 / 4 18 Total 50 This document consists of 19 printed pages, 1 blank page and 1 Insert.

2 Cedar Girls’ Secondary School 2260/02/2025 [Turn over Section A Answer Question 1 and Question 2. 1 Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life (a) Study Fig. 1.1 (Insert), a map which shows a town in Singapore. (i) What does a cluster of precincts form in a town? ………………………………………………………………………………………….[1] (ii) Using Fig. 1.1, suggest how the town can improve social sustainability. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………..…………………………………………………………………………………… …………………..………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………..……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………..…………………………………………………… …………………………………………………..………………………………………… ………………………………………………………..………………………………….[3] (b) Describe some ways in which disaster risk management can be done in an urban neighbourhood. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………….………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………….……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………….…………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………….………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………….……………………………………………… …………………………………………………….……………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………..…[4]

3 Cedar Girls’ Secondary School 2260/02/2025 [Turn over (c) A group of students conducted a geographical investigation to explore whether physical factors make a neighbourhood meaningful to its residents. They analysed Table 1.1, which shows residents’ responses on aspects contributing to their sense of place. They also used Fig. 1.2, a closed-ended survey to understand residents’ sense of place. Table 1.1 Resident responses on what makes their neighbourhood meaningful Aspects contributing to sense of place % of residents who agree Familiarity with neighbours 72% Memories associated with public spaces 64% Cultural or religious landmarks 58% Green spaces such as parks and gardens 61% Walkability and ease of access to daily needs 68