CGS 2026 GEOG PRELIM P1 QP

1 This document consists of 16 printed pages. [Turn over Class: Register No: Name: CRESCENT GIRLS’ SCHOOL SECONDARY FOUR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2026 GEOGRAPHY Paper 1 Candidates answer on the Question Paper. Additional Materials: Insert 2279/01 25 August 2026 1 hour 45 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, register number and class in the spaces provided at the top of this page. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use an HB 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. The total number of marks for this examination is 50.

2 1 Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life Meteorologists have forecast that Singapore may experience hotter-than-usual weather conditions this year, especially because of El Niño – a weather phenomenon driven by warmer ocean temperatures that intensifies global temperatures and weather extremes. A group of Geography students wanted to investigate whether the hotter weather would affect tourists' experiences and their use of outdoor spaces at Gardens by the Bay. The students thus investigated the following hypothesis: “Hot weather negatively affects tourists' experiences at Gardens by the Bay.” To aid them in collecting data for their investigation, the students came up with a questionnaire as seen in Fig. 1.1 below. Questionnaire 1. How comfortable do you feel outdoors today? □ Very uncomfortable □ Uncomfortable □ Neutral □ Comfortable □ Very comfortable 2. How enjoyable is your visit today? □ Very unenjoyable □ Unenjoyable □ Neutral □ Enjoyable □ Very enjoyable 3. Has today's weather affected your experience at Gardens by the Bay? □ Yes □ No 4. Would you stay longer at Gardens by the Bay if the weather was cooler? □ Yes □ No Fig. 1.1 (a) (i) Evaluate the suitability of the questionnaire shown in Fig. 1.1, in investigating whether hot weather affects tourists' experience. ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………...

3 [Turn over ……………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………….…………… [2] (ii) To collect the data, the students stood at the main entrance of Gardens by the Bay from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm. They then freely approached tourists entering the attraction and invited them to complete the questionnaire. A total of 60 tourists participated in the survey. Identify the sampling method used by the students. ……………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………….……… [1] (iii) Explain two advantages of this sampling method. ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………….…………………… [2] (b) Figs. 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 [Insert] show a summary of the results collected from the questionnaire administered. Using Figs. 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4, evaluate how the results support the hypothesis that hot weather negatively affects tourists' experiences at Gardens by the Bay. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...……….

4 ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………………………………………………....[4] (c) The students also investigated how tourists used different outdoor spaces between 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm. Fig. 1.5 [Insert] shows the data that they collected, on a map of Gardens by the Bay. Using Fig. 1.5, describe how the students could have collected the data. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………...…………………………………….....[3]

5 [Turn over (d) The students then measured air temperature at each location during the observation period, with Fig. 1.6 below showing a summary of their findings. Location Temperature (°C) Number of Tourists Cloud Forest 30 51 Flower Dome 31 44 Golden Gardens 32 25 Supertree Grove 34 18 Silver Gardens 35 12 Fig. 1.6 (i) Using information from Fig. 1.6, complete the graph in Fig. 1.7 to show the relationship between temperature and the number of tourists at each location. [2] Fig. 1.7 (ii) Comment on the relationship between temperature and the number of tourists at each location shown in Fig. 1.7. ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………...……………………….. [2]

6 (e) As the concluding phase of their investigation, the students reviewed the various steps that they took for the study. Explain two improvements they could make to their study. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. ………………………………………………..………………………………...………. …………………………………………………………………………...………….....[4] [Total: 20]

7 Cluster 2: Tourism (a) Study Fig. 2.1, which shows an extract providing information about the growth of tourism in Busan, Korea. Busan's appeal among international tourists shows no sign of slowing down. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, the city welcomed more than one million overseas visitors, reaching the milestone faster than ever before. Among the growing number of visitors are travellers from Taiwan, some of whom have coined the term "Busanbyeong ", or "Busan illness", to describe their strong desire to return to the coastal city after their first visit. Many tourists are drawn to Busan's unique blend of city life and natural scenery. Attractions such as Haeundae Blueline Park, Gamcheon Culture Village and Huinnyeoul Culture Village continue to attract large crowds, while local favourites such as ‘dwaeji-gukbap’, ‘Busan fish cake’ and ‘ssiat hotteok’ have become must-try foods for visitors. Industry observers note that global interest in South Korea remains strong. The internationally successful film Train to Busan introduced the city's name to audiences worldwide, while the popularity of K -pop, Korean dramas and Korean cuisine continues to attract fans from across the globe. Busan's accessibility has also contributed to its appeal. With the KTX high - speed rail service connecting Seoul a