AJC H2 GEO P2 QP

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST 1. Write your name and class in the spaces provided below, and on the work you hand in. 2. Write in dark blue or bla ck pen on both sides of the paper. 3. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. 4. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Candidates answer all questions. The Insert contains all the Resources referred to in the questions. You should make reference to appropriate examples studied in the field or the classroom, even where such examples are not specifically requested by the question. Diagrams and sketch maps should be drawn whenever they serve to illustrate an answer. The world outline map may be annotated and handed in with relevant answers. You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. Name: PDG: Section A Section B Total Marks 1 2 3 4 25 25 25 25 100 This question paper consists of 5 printed pages. [Turn Over] ANDERSON JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 H2 Geography Preliminary Examinations (2018) H2 GEOGRAPHY 9751/02 Paper 2 Data Response Questions 12 September 2018 3 hrs Additional Materials: Writing Paper 1 Insert 1 World map outline

2 AJC 2018 JC2 H2 Geography Preliminary Examinations – Paper 2 Section A Theme 4: Geographical Investigations 1 A class of 25 18-year old students were task ed to investigate the influence of land use on infiltration rates in Singapore. After spli tting into groups of 5, one of the groups selected Labrador Nature Reserve as their st udy area, and decided to carry out their primary fieldwork at two sites – Sites A and B – in the nature reserve. The group crafted the following hypothesis for their investigation: “The higher the level of urbanisation of th e site, the lower the infiltration rate in the site.” The following equipment were provided to measure infiltrati on rate at the two different land use sites: • A tin can, about 30cm in height and a di ameter of 10cm, with both ends removed • A 1.5-litre bottle of water • A ruler • Hammer • Wooden plank • Stopwatch The investigation was conducted on a weekday afternoon in June. They were given 3 hours to complete their investigat ion, from 2 pm to 5 pm. At the respective sites, the tin can was driven into the soil to about 10cm deep by using a hammer onto a wooden plank placed on the rim of the can. A ruler was placed vertically inside the tin can to record the fall in water level. Water wa s poured to a depth of 20 cm. Measurements of the remaining depth of water was taken every 1 minute to compute the infiltration rate. At the same time, constant top-ups of wate r were carried out to maintain a regular head of water above soil. Resource 1 shows a map of Labr ador Nature Reserve, which indicates the locations of Sites A and B. Resource 2 shows data collected on infiltration rates at Sites A and B.

3 AJC 2018 JC2 H2 Geography Preliminary Examinations – Paper 2 (a) Explain why the hypothesis crafted by the group is not suitable for the investigation at Labrador Nature Reserve. [2] (b) Explain how the impacts of the investigation could be minimised. [4] (c) With reference to Resource 2, sketch a line graph to represent the infiltration rates for Site A and Site B ov er time respectively. Suggest one reason why this method may be better than the one depicted in Resource 2. [6] (d) With reference to Resources 1 and 2, acc ount for the differences in infiltration rates between Sites A and B. [4] (e) Evaluate the usefulness of the investigation in under standing the influence of land use on infiltration rates, and sugge st how the investigation could be improved. [9]

4 AJC 2018 JC2 H2 Geography Preliminary Examinations – Paper 2 Section B Theme 1: Tropical Environments Geomorphic processes and landscapes in Bohol, Philippines and Paracas, Peru 2 Resource 3 shows climographs for Bohol, Ph ilippines and Paracas, Peru. Resource 4 shows Chocolate Hills, a limestone landscape in Bohol, Philippines, before and after an earthquake in 2013. Resource 5 is a map of ocean currents. Resource 6 shows landforms in Paracas National Park. (a) With reference to Resource 3, identify the climate classification of Bohol and Paracas. [2] (b) With reference to Resources 3 and 4, explain how the landscape in Bohol, before the 2013 earthquake, may have been formed. [8] (c) Using evidence from Resource 4 and y our own knowledge, suggest how the 2013 earthquake might have affected the landform shown in Resource 4. [6] (d) With reference to Resource 5, account for Paracas’ rainfall characteristics. [4] (e) Explain how the landforms shown in in Resource 6 may have come about. [5]

5 AJC 2018 JC2 H2 Geography Preliminary Examinations – Paper 2 Theme 2: Development, Economy and Environment Wages of workers in the garment industry in Bangladesh 3 Resource 7 shows wages in the garment industry for selected Asian countries. Resource 8 is an article on efforts to increas e workers’ wages in Bangladesh. Resource 9 is an extract from the webs ite of Clean Clothes Campaign, the largest global alliance of labour unions and non-governmental or ganisations (NGOs) fighting for the improvement of working conditions and empowering garment industry workers. (a) With reference to Resource 7, compar e the wage level of Bangladesh to the other Asian countries. [4] (b) Suggest reasons why transnational corp orations (TNCs) in the garment industry may locate their operations in the countries listed in Resource 7. [5] (c) With reference to Resource 8 and your own knowledge, suggest possible impacts that TNCs may have on their host economies. [6] (d) With reference to Resource 8, ex plain why raising wages may not be necessarily beneficial for Bangladesh. [3] (e) With reference to Resource 9 and your own knowledge, explain the role of non-state actors in influencing the global economy. [7]

6 AJC 2018 JC2 H2 Geography Preliminary Examinations – Paper 2 Theme 3: Sustainable Development Urban liveability in Ahmedabad, India 4 Ahmedabad, the former capita l of the Indian state of Gujarat, is one of the most populous cities in the country as of 2011. It also houses a key ur ban reimaging project implemented along the Sabarmati River, an important source of water for the city. Resource 10 shows the trends in slum population in various states in India from 2001 to 2011. Resource 11 shows the distribution of informal settlem ents in Ahmedabad. Resource 12 shows the main features of urban reimaging of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad. Resource 13 is an extract on im pacts of urban reimaging of the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad. (a) Compare the trends in slum population between Gujarat and Delhi from 2001 to 2011 with reference to Resource 10. [3] (b) Describe the distribution of the range of informal se ttlements in Ahmedabad in 2001 using Resource 11. [4] (c) With reference to Resource 11, sugges t reasons for the distribution of the range of informal settlements in Ahmedabad in 2001. [5] (d) With reference to Resource 12, explain two ways in which urban reimaging of the Sabarmati Riverfront might have helped enhance urban liveability in the area. [4] (e) Using Resources 12 and 13 and your own knowledge, evaluate the extent to which urban reimaging along Sabarmati Riverfront has impr oved the lives of slum dwellers in Ahmedabad. [9]