USS 4E GY Prelim 2026 (12 Aug 2026)

USS Prelim 2026/Sec 4E5NA Hum (GY)P2 Page 1 of 17 UNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2026 SECONDARY FOUR EXPRESS SECONDARY FIVE NORMAL ACADEMIC HUMANITIES 2260/02 PAPER 2 Geography Candidates answer on the Question Paper. 31 August 2026 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES MARKS /50 Additional Materials: Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write in dark blue or black ink. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Write your name, form class, index number and teaching group in the spaces provided on the question paper and insert. 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. The total marks for the paper is 50. This paper consists of 17 printed pages, including this cover page. [Turn Over] Name: Form Class: Index No: Teaching Group: EXP

USS Prelim 2026/Sec 4E5NA Hum (GY)P2 Page 2 of 17 Section A Answer Question 1 and Question 2. 1 Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life (a) Explain how humans can benefit the natural environment. [2] (b) Explain how Singapore residential areas are organised within a spatial hierarchy. [2]

USS Prelim 2026/Sec 4E5NA Hum (GY)P2 Page 3 of 17 (c) Study Fig. 1.1 (Insert), which shows a marshland located in Kranji, Singapore. (i) With reference to Fig. 1.1, identify one ecosystem service provided by the marshland. [1] (ii) Using information from Fig. 1.1, explain how the ecosystem services provided by the marshland benefit people. [3]

USS Prelim 2026/Sec 4E5NA Hum (GY)P2 Page 4 of 17 (d) A group of students from Unity Secondary School conducted a geographical investigation to investigate the relationship between residents' frequency of visits to Limbang Park and their perceptions of the environmental quality of the surrounding neighbourhood. The aim of the investigation was to determine whether residents' perceptions of the environmental quality differed according to the number of times they visited the park. The students developed the following hypothesis: 'Residents who visit Limbang Park more frequently have a more positive perception of the environmental quality of the surrounding neighbourhood.' To collect the data, the students used convenience sampling by approaching visitors at Limbang Park who were readily available and willing to participate in the survey. If a person declined to participate, the next available visitor was invited instead. A total of 60 completed questionnaires were collected. (i) Assess the effectiveness of the sampling method used in this geographical investigation. [3]

USS Prelim 2026/Sec 4E5NA Hum (GY)P2 Page 5 of 17 (ii) The students collected data on residents' frequency of visits to Limbang Park and their perceptions of the environmental quality of the surrounding neighbourhood. Study Fig. 1.2 (Insert), which shows the mean ratings given by residents for different aspects of the environmental quality according to their frequency of visits to Limbang Park. With reference to Fig. 1.2, evaluate whether the findings support the students’ hypothesis. [3] [Total: 14 marks]

USS Prelim 2026/Sec 4E5NA Hum (GY)P2 Page 6 of 17 2 Cluster 2: Tourism (a) Explain the role of globalisation in the development of sports tourism. [2] (b) Explain how tourism may result in the degradation of natural environments. [3]

USS Prelim 2026/Sec 4E5NA Hum (GY)P2 Page 7 of 17 (c) Study Figs. 2.1 and 2.2 (Insert), which show the number of visitors to Tourist Destination A and a view of the destination in 2019. Number of visitors to Tourist Destination A Fig. 2.1 (i) Identify the stage of tourism development of Tourist Destination A in 2019. [1] (ii) With evidence from Figs. 2.1 and 2.2, explain why Tourist Destination A is at the stage of development in 2019. [3]

USS Prelim 2026/Sec 4E5NA Hum (GY)P2 Page 8 of 17 (d) 'People's ability to travel is the main reason for the growth of tourism.' How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

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USS Prelim 2026/Sec 4E5NA Hum (GY)P2 Page 10 of 17 Section B Answer either Question 3 or Question 4. CLUSTER 3: CLIMATE [THIS CLUSTER IS NOT TESTED FOR UNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL] Please proceed to answer Question 4