SKSS Sec 2 Geography 2024 WA3

5 Name and Index Number: ( ) Class: SENG KANG SECONDARY SCHOOL WEIGHTED ASSESSMENT THREE GEOGRAPHY SECONDARY TWO G3 August 2024 50 minutes Additional Materials: Nil READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your index number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs or rough working. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions in this question paper. Candidates should support their answers with the use of relevant examples. Sketch maps and diagrams should be drawn whenever they serve to illustrate an answer. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. For Examiner’s use Q1 / 6 Q2 / 9 Q3 / 10 Total / 25 Parent’s / Guardian’s Signature: ………………….…………... [Turn Over

2 This document consists of 8 printed pages. 1 Study Fig. 1, which shows the features in Our Tampines Hub, an integrated development in Tampines neighbourhood.. Our Tampines Hub Fig. 1 (a) Using Fig. 1, fill in the blanks below. Amenity that caters to residents’ daily needs:……………………………………..……[1] Amenity that caters to residents’ social needs: ………………………………………...[1] (b) Using Fig. 1, explain how amenities and community spaces in Tampines Hub benefit residents. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

3 …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………….………………………………………………………………………..[4] 2 Study Fig. 2, which shows the percentage of days with ‘Good’ or ‘Moderate’ air quality in Singapore from Jan 2023 to Sept 2023. Percentage of days with ‘Good’ or ‘Moderate’ Air Quality Fig. 2 (a) Using Fig. 1, identify the two months with the greatest decrease in days with ‘Good’ air quality. …………………………………………………………………………………………………[1] (b) Using Fig. 2, compare the changes in the percentage of days with ‘Good’ and ‘Moderate’ air quality from Jan 2023 to Sep 2023. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… [Turn Over

4 …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………….………………………………………………………………………..[3] (c) Evaluate the effectiveness of providing inclusive public housing to sustainably manage the impacts of housing. Give an example to support your answer. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……….………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………….………..[5]

5 3 Study Fig. 3, which shows the map of the Montreal Metro System in Canada. Montreal Metro Map, Canada Fig. 3 *Montreal is a large city in Canada. *The Montreal Metro System (MMS) is a underground rapit transit system consisting of a fleet of 909 trains. [Turn Over

6 (a) Complete the table below. Fill in each blank with the name of one station. Feature of the Montreal Metro System Station(s) Node ………………………………….. Major Node ………………………………….. Route Travelling from …………….. to ……………. [3] (b) Using Fig. 3, describe how the Montreal Metro System (MMS) improves the coverage of transport in Montreal ………………………………………………………………………………….………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………….………………………………………………………………………………….…..[2]

7 (c) (i) Tom wants to buy a house at either Angrignon or Lionel-Groulx station. Identify the station he should buy his new home at to enjoy the greatest accessibility to other parts of Montreal. ……………………………………………………..………………………………………[1] (ii) Explain your answer in c(i). ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………..………………………………..………………………………………….[2] (d) Suggest reasons why Singapore encourages residents to take non-motorised modes of transport. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………..………………………………..………………………………………….[2] END OF PAPER [Turn Over

8 Additional Page If you use the following lined pages to complete the answer(s) to any question(s), the question number(s) must be clearly shown. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Copyright Acknowledgements Question 1 Fig. 1 Nil Question 2 Fig. 2 CNA Question 3 Fig. 3 https://metroeasy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/mapa-metro-montreal.png