Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Elect Geog QP 2026

1 KCPSS 2026/Sec 4E5NA/Prelim/Humanities(Geography) KUO CHUAN PRESBYTERIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL 2026 Preliminary Examination Secondary 4 Express / Secondary 5 Normal (Academic) NAME CLASS INDEX NUMBER HUMANITIES Paper 2 Geography Additional Materials: Insert 2260/02 19 August 2026 1 hour 45 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and index number on all the work you hand in. Write all answers in the spaces provided in the Question Paper. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Section A: Answer Question 1 and Question 2. Section B: Answer either Question 3 or Question 4. To note: Question 3 is not applicable to KCPSS. 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. Parent’s Signature For Examiner’s Use Section A 1 2 Section B 3 N/A 4 Total /50 This document consists of 19 printed pages including the cover page and 1 blank page. [Turn over O

2 KCPSS 2026/Sec 4E5NA/Prelim/Humanities (Geography) Section A Answer Question 1 and Question 2. 1 Cluster 1: Geography in Everyday Life (a) (i) Study Fig. 1.1 (Insert), which shows the Anchorvale and Compassvale neighbourhoods in Sengkang. Using Fig. 1.1, compare the facilities and services found in Anchorvale and Compassvale. [3] (ii) With the help of Fig. 1.1, explain why some facilities and services can be found in one neighbourhood but not in the other. [2]

3 KCPSS 2026/Sec 4E5NA/Prelim/Humanities (Geography) (b) Study Fig. 1.2 (Insert), which shows residents of the Tiong Bahru estate tending to the plants at their community garden. Using Fig. 1.2, describe the ecosystem services provided by community gardens. [3] (c) A group of students conducted a geographical investigation to explore how different urban neighbourhoods varied in terms of sustainability. Their hypothesis was: Neighbourhoods with higher population density are more sustainable than neighbourhoods with lower population density. To test this hypothesis, the students conducted a questionnaire survey and semi-structured interviews at two neighbourhoods with different population densities. Tables 1.1 and 1.2 (Insert) show t he results of the questionnaire survey and Fig. 1.3 (Insert) shows abstracts from the semi-structured interviews. Using Tables 1.1, 1.2, and Fig. 1.3, evaluate whether you would agree with the students’ hypothesis.

4 KCPSS 2026/Sec 4E5NA/Prelim/Humanities (Geography) [6] [Total: 14 marks]

5 KCPSS 2026/Sec 4E5NA/Prelim/Humanities (Geography) 2 Cluster 2: Tourism (a) Study Fig. 2.1 (Insert), which shows a social media advertisement for the Inca Trail in Peru. With reference to Fig. 2.1, suggest reasons why tourists would be interested in visiting the Inca Trail in Peru. [3] (b) Study Fig. 2.2 (Insert), which shows different types of tourists by age group in 2023. Using Fig. 2.2, describe the different types of tourists by age group in 2023. [3]

6 KCPSS 2026/Sec 4E5NA/Prelim/Humanities (Geography) (c) Describe the differences between mass market tour operators and specialist tour operators. [3]

7 KCPSS 2026/Sec 4E5NA/Prelim/Humanities (Geography) (d) ‘Pro-poor tourism is more effective than community-based tourism in achieving sustainable tourism development.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

8 KCPSS 2026/Sec 4E5NA/Prelim/Humanities (Geography) [9] [Total: 18 marks]

9 KCPSS 2026/Sec 4E5NA/Prelim/Humanities (Geography) Section B Answer either Question 3 or Question 4 from this section. (To note: Question 3 is not applicable to KCPSS.) 3 Cluster 3: Climate (a) Explain how climate change may result in the spread of insect-borne diseases across the world. [3] (b) Study Fig. 3.1 which shows one way in which wind is formed at coastal areas. Wind at coastal areas Fig. 3.1 Hot air rises land sea Hot air rises land sea

10 KCPSS 2026/Sec 4E5NA/Prelim/Humanities (Geography) Using Fig. 3.1, explain how wind may form in the coastal area shown. [3] (c) Study Fig. 3.2, which shows the formation of the Northeast Monsoon. Formation of the Northeast Monsoon Fig. 3.2