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9751/02/IJC/SEP18 INNOVA JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS in preparation for General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Higher 2 GEOGRAPHY Paper 2 Data Response Questions INSERT 9751/02 12 Sept 2018 3 hours READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST This Insert contains all the Resources referred to in this questions. INSERT This document consists of 14 printed pages Innova Junior College [Turn over

2 9751/02/IJC/SEP18 Resource 1 for Question 1 Map of surrounding area of Nordcom 1 and Nordcom 2 Source: Adapted from Google Maps

3 9751/02/IJC/SEP18 Resource 2 for Question 1 Profile of Nordcom 1 and Nordcom 2 Nordcom 1 Strategically positioned between Woodlands Regional Centre and Seletar Regional Centre, Nordcom 1 is set to benefit from the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) Master Plan 2014 for Regional Centres to serve as vibrant liveable hubs for business and recreation. Expect enhanced infrastructure following the growth of the North Region into a conduit for increased economic and human activity. Synthesize the business capabilities of the modern factory and sleek character of modern office-like spaces – Nordcom 1 offers 130 factory spaces, with a unique product mix of ramp-up, flatted and 3-storey units. Unit sizes are from 1,658 to 6,039 sq ft, with high floor- to-floor heights of up to 6m. Loading & unloading access is also catered for 40-foot trucks. Nordcom 2 Tap on Nordcom 2’s excellent locational advantages with its strategic location and enhanced connectivity to Sembawang and Admiralty MRT stations, major expressways and the upcoming North-South Corridor. Welcome guests and clients alike to a space you're proud of. These B1-type units* support clean & light industries, and can be used for office-like operations such as design and development, as well as manufacturing, assembly and associated storage. Choose from ramp-up, flatted and 3-storey factory units with sizes from 1,636 sq ft to 5,888 sq ft. All 347 ensuite units are built to suit your require ments and designed with natural lighting and ventilation in mind. The B1 industrial development is ready for immediate occupation. * B1-type units are areas used or intended to be used for industry, warehouse, utilities and telecommunication uses for which the relevant authority does not impose a nuisance buffer (i.e. distance between industry and residential areas) greater than 50m. Source: Far East Organisation website for Nordcom 1 and 2

4 9751/02/IJC/SEP18 Resource 3 for Question 1 Collated results from survey conducted with 50 residents at HDB Sun Breeze and HDB Sun Natura No Question To a large extent To some extent No impact 1 To what extent has the setting up of Nordcom 1 and 2 made an impact to your life? 5 20 25 Positive Neutral Negative 2 Has the impact been largely positive or negative? 12 30 13 Yes No Not Sure 3 Has th