ACSI 2026 GEOG PRELIM P2 QP+MS+INS

[Turn Over Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2026 YEAR FOUR (O-LEVELS) Candidate Name Index Number GEOGRAPHY 2279/02 Paper 2 Monday 17 August 2026 1 hour 45 minutes Candidates answer on the Question Paper. Additional Materials: Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST. Write your name and index number on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use a 2B pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions. 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. 50 Marks

2 [Turn Over Answer all questions. 1 Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life (a) Study Fig. 1.1 (Insert), which shows the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park in Singapore. (i) Using Fig. 1.1, explain how the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park enhances the well-being of residents in Singapore. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2] (ii) With reference to Fig. 1.1, describe how nature will negatively affect people due to the proximity of the park to the residential developments. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2] (iii) Suggest ways in which people can develop a sense of place towards the Bishan- Ang Mo Kio Park. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2] This document consists of 13 printed pages, 1 blank page and 1 Insert.

3 [Turn Over (b) Study Fig 1.2 (Insert), which shows the layout and photographs of Kampung Admiralty, Singapore’s first integrated vertical “kampung” (village). Using Fig. 1.2, explain how the design of Kampung Admiralty achieves: (i) economic sustainability: …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2] (ii) social sustainability: …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2] (iii) environmental sustainability: …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

4 [Turn Over (c) Using a named example, describe how community resilience can be achieved. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [3] [Total: 15]

5 [Turn Over 2 Cluster 4: Tectonics (a) Study Fig. 2.1 (Insert), which shows the formation of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Using Fig. 2.1, explain the formation of the Sierra Nevada mountains. ……………………………………………………………………………………………..….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………..….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………..….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….…... ……………………………………………………………………………………………..….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………..….. [3] (b) (i) Study Fig 2.2, which shows a volcano. Identify features W, X, Y and Z. Features of a Volcano Fig. 2.2 W: ………………. X: ………………. Y: ………………. Z: ………………. [2]

6 [Turn Over (ii) Describe the impacts of volcanic eruptions on natural systems. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2] (c) Study Fig. 2.3 (Insert), which shows the expected death toll should the Nankai Trough megaquake occur in Japan (worst-case scenario). A megaquake is an earthquake with a magnitude of more than 8.0Mw. (i) Using Fig. 2.3, describe the distribution of the expected death toll in Japan. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [3] (ii) Suggest reasons for the differences in the expected death toll in areas with 10,001 or more deaths. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [3]

7 [Turn Over (iii) With reference to Fig. 2. 3, explain why advanced earthquake warning and monitoring systems may not completely prevent casualties during a megaquake. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2] [Total: 15]

8 [Turn Over 3 Cluster 5: Singapore (a) Study Fig. 3.1 (Insert), which provides information about Singapore’s ageing population from 2014 to 2024. (i) Using Fig. 3.1, describe the trends of Singapore’s ageing population. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [3] (ii) Explain how Singapore’s ageing trends from 2014 to 2024 will impact Singapore economically. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [3]

9 [Turn Over (b) Study Fig. 3.2 (Insert), which shows a poster for a Tree Planting Day event in Singapore in 2025. (i) Using Fig. 3.2, explain how Singapore involves its local community to achieve sustainable development. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [3] (ii) Explain how Singapore’s high environmental standards benefit its economy. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

10 [Turn Over (c) ‘Building resilience is the most important strategy to achieve sustainable development in Singapore.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer with examples. …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………... ……