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ANSWER SCHEME

Section A

Answer either Question 1 or Question 2 from this section.

1	A group of students were investigating tourists’ impression of Singapore’s Chinatown. Fig. 1 is a map of Chinatown.

Map of Chinatown Fig. 1
	(a)	The students devised a bipolar survey and asked 20 tourists to complete it. Using Fig. 1, suggest and justify a possible site in Chinatown where the students could conduct the survey. [2] Exit/ entrance/ near Chinatown MRT station : High traffic of visitors Near Chinatown Food Street and Buddha Tooth Relic Temple: Tourist attraction site will have a lot of tourists Location – 1 mark Reason – 1 mark

(b)

Describe a sampling technique for conducting the bipolar survey and explain how this is administered. [3]

System sampling method
Decide on a regular interval e.g. 5th person.
Approach the 5th tourist who passes you.

Note : Cannot use subgroups or random sampling method as the traffic flow is high. Therefore most logical method is by sampling

(c)

Study Fig. 2 which shows the results of tourists’ impression of Chinatown.

Bipolar survey on tourists’ impression

Negative aspects	-2	-1	0	1	2	Positive aspects
Dirty	0	0	3	16	1	Clean
Quiet	0	1	14	4	1	Lively
Untidy	0	2	8	7	3	Well-maintained
Poor accessibility	0	0	4	14	2	Accessible
Boring	1	2	8	7	2	Interesting

Fig. 2

Complete the bipolar graph using data from Fig. 2. The first two environmental factors have been drawn for you as an example. [3]

(d)

Does the data from Fig. 2 and bipolar graph support the hypothesis ‘Tourists have a positive impression on Singapore’s Chinatown’? Give reasons for your answer. [4]

Yes
According to bipolar graph, the positive aspects for all environmental factors outweigh the negative aspects.
Furthermore, highest positive results came from cleanliness and accessibility which obtained 18
There are only 3 aspects which gathered negative results, with only a total of 6 negative responses.
The factor on liveliness of the area is also an anomaly with 14 respondents giving neutral responses.

1st point + Any 3 other points. Accept any plausible data as answer

Note: Well answer by Armin!

(f)

Provide one suggestion to improve the reliability of the investigation. [1]

Increase the number of tourists surveyed
Students should go to different locations in Chinatown instead of one
Students should go on weekday and weekends
Students should go at different times of the day

Note: Many students do not understand 'reliability'. it means how to make the data collected to be more accurate.

[Total: 13 marks]

Some students in Sydney, Australia were investigating local weather conditions. Fig. 3 is a map of an area in Sydney showing the possible sites to collect weather data and the results of their weather measurements are shown in Fig. 4.

Possible sites of collecting weather data

Fig. 3

Results of weather data collected

Day	Mean temp (oC)	Average pecipitation (mm)	Average wind speed (km/h)	Average humidity (%)
1	17	5	15	57
2	16	7	25	63
3	16	0	13	63
4	18	0	11	72
5	16	6	13	81

Fig. 4

(a)

Which site, A, B or C, is the most suitable to collect weather data. Justify your answer. [2]

A [1] : Away from buildings/ obstructions [1]

(b)

The students decided to use a sling psychrometer to collect data on humidity. Describe the procedures they would take to obtain accurate readings of the wet-bulb temperature. [3]

Dip the wick of the wet bulb thermometer in water.
Swing the sling psychrometer at a steady and comfortable pace.
After 1 minute, stop swinging. Read and record the temperature on the wet bulb thermometer.
Repeat this procedure once more such that the same temperature is recorded to ensure accuracy.

Note: Its WICK! not WIG!

(c)

Complete the bar and line graph using data from Fig. 4. Data for Day 1 and 5 have been plotted for you as an example.

Temperature and precipitation of an area in Sydney, Australia

[3]

(d)

Using evidence from Fig. 4, state if the guiding question ‘Does wind speed affect humidity? Is answered. Give reasons for your answer. [4]

Wind speed does not affect humidity.
While there were instances where increase in wind speed seems to affect humidity positively, for example, Day 1 and 2 where wind speed increased by 10km/h, humidity also increased from 57% to 63%.
However, when wind speed decreased from Day 2 to Day 3, humidity stayed constant.

Accept other data as answers.

(e)

Provide one suggestion to improve the reliability of the investigation. [1]

Collect data at more intervals throughout the day for a longer period of time

[Total: 13 marks]

Section B

Answer Question 3 from this section.

3	Study Fig. 5, a map which shows a town in Norway. Town map of Geiranger, Norway Fig. 5
	(a)	Using evidences from Fig. 5, describe what might attract tourists to the area. [3] Availability of 2 hotels: Hotel Geiranger and Hotel Union It can be accessed by ferry at Ferry Terminal, vehicles by roads Different kinds of activities are available like camping at Geiranger Camping site, spa at Union Hotel, go on a Fjordsight seeing tour, kayaking at Kayak Geiranger, cruise on M/S Sea Explorer, etc Food options include bakery, café and restaurants Attractions like waterfall walk, mount Dalsnibba is nearby, etc Accept any plausible answer. There must be at least 1 specific example in answer to obtain full marks. Must also mention three categories of attractions eg recreational, infrastructure, accommodatino etc.

	(b)		Study Fig. 6, which shows the number of China’s tourist arrivals and the country’s growth rate. Number of inbound tourist arrivals and country’s growth rate in China Fig. 6 Using Fig. 6, describe the relationship between the number of China’s inbound tourist arrivals and its growth rate from 2011 and 2016. [3] The relationship is generally positive. When the number of inbound tourist arrivals generally increased by 2,576,500 people between 2011 and 2016, the growth rate also increased by 3.64%. However, between 2015 and 2016, when the number of inbound tourist arrivals increased by 4,179,200 people, the growth rate decreased 0.6%. 2011 to 2013 -slight decrease Note : Must provide DATA

	(c)		‘Global economic recession is a main cause of fluctuations in the tourism industry.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Give examples to support your answer. Candidates may consider the following causes of fluctuations in tourism: Global Economic Recession Global recession affects many countries around the world. Many people will experience a loss of income or jobs. This decline in income causes people to cut back on spending. This leads to a decline in demand for goods and services. Therefore, people are less likely to travel overseas during a recession. Example: Global Financial Crisis in 2008. Disasters Disasters cause great damage to properties, lead to injuries or cause great loss of life. They discourage tourists from visiting the destination. They pose greater risks to the safety of tourists and may disrupt essential tourist infrastructure. Example: Tohoku Earthquake in 2011 Political situations Political conflicts pose dangers to tourists. They disrupt services and cause damage to infrastructure. Government authorities may also issue travel advisories that discourage citizens from travelling to a particular region or country. Example: Governments from most countries banned their citizens from travelling to Libya for most of 2011/ Arab Spring uprising hit Egypt in 2011. Diseases Outbreak of diseases can cause a huge drop in tourist arrivals. Tourists do not want to risk getting infected with a contagious disease. Government agencies may also advise travelers to avoid areas with disease outbreaks. Example: SARS in 2003/ Mexico’s H1N1 influenza outbreak in 2007 Candidates at each level will show the following characteristics: Level 1 (0 - 2 marks) At this level answers will be generalized or with minimal support if any stand were given at all. Reasoning rather weak and expression may be unclear. A basic answer that has little development. Award L1/1 for answer limited to simple listing of one or two cause. Award L1/2 for answer with description of one or two cause. Level 2 (3 - 4 marks) Disagreement and agreement will be supported by appropriate detail. Or, both agreement and disagreement are considered, but support is patchy so that the answer is not full. Good reasoning and logic in parts of the answer with good expression in places. Award L2/3 for answer with balanced evaluation of two causes or one cause with example. Award L2/4 for answer with balanced evaluation of two causes with at least ONE example given. Level 3 (5 - 6 marks) At this level answers will be supported by sound knowledge. Both agreement and disagreement are considered and well supported. Reasoning is clear and logical with good expression of language. Award L3/5 for answer with balanced evaluation of two causes with examples. Award L3/6 for answer meeting requirements for L3/5 and a good conclusion.

Section C

Answer either Question 4 or Question 5 from this section.

4	(a)	Study Fig. 7, a diagram of convection current currents driving the movement of plates. On the diagram locate, using the appropriate letter, the following: Convergent plate boundary (A) Divergent plate boundary (B) Oceanic crust (C) Mantle (D) An example, oceanic ridge (E), has been completed for you. Convection current Fig. 7 [4]

	(b)	Explain how convection current causes the formation of arc of islands. [4] Mantle is heated by core and rises up and will spread under the crust, cool down and sinks. The sinking of the magma will pull the crust along and plates will converge. The denser plate will subduct beneath the less dense plate and cause the mantle material above it to melt forming magma. The magma rises through the crust and forms volcanoes. Eventually, an arc of islands is formed. Good answer : Tasmin
	(c)	Study Fig. 8, which shows an area in in southern Taiwan which was damaged by an earthquake. Damaged caused by earthquake in southern Taiwan Fig. 8 With the help of Fig. 8, describe the risks experienced by the people living in earthquake zones. [3] Services such as supply of electricity, gas and water can be disrupted as vibrations can snap pipes and break cables / Communication services may be affected as transmission lines are damaged / Exposed cables may start fires Earthquakes can cause widespread destruction to many homes and buildings. Earthquakes may cause cracks to form on roads and disrupt transportation. There may be injuries and / or loss of lives due to collapsed buildings. The shaking of the ground can weaken the slopes of hills and mountains and may result in landslides. Any 3 of above / Accept other plausible answer

	(d)	Explain how latitude affects temperature. [4] The sun’s rays strike various parts of the world at different angles and cause different temperatures at different latitudes. The solar angle is high at the area between Tropics of Cancer and the equator. This causes the sun’s rays to be more concentrated on the area. Temperatures are thus higher at lower latitudes. OR The sun’s rays strike various parts of the world at different angles and cause different temperatures at different latitudes. The solar angle is low at the area between Tropics of Cancer and the North Pole. This causes the sun’s rays to be spread out over a larger area. Temperatures are thus lower at lower latitudes.

	(e)	Using an annotated diagram, describe how the presence of cloud cover causes a cooler day temperature. [4]

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	(f)	‘Climate change only impacts the environment.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Provide examples to support your answer. Good answers : Phoebe, Shuwen! Candidates may consider the following impacts of climate change: Environment Impacts Higher temperatures may melt glaciers and ice caps. This rises the sea level. Example: Higher sea level has been recorded since late 1800s. Higher temperatures may also warm the waters and aquatic life may not survive the higher temperatures. Climate change may result in more frequent extreme weather events that will cause damage to flora and fauna’s habitats. Higher temperatures allow mosquitoes to breed further north. Example: polar bears are facing extinction/ people living near coastlines and low-lying are threatened by rising sea levels / Mauritius and Maldives are at risk of submerging due to rising sea waters Social Impacts Due to higher sea levels, people living near coastal areas have to move. Example: Two thirds of world’s largest cities located in coastal areas are at risk. Climate change may result in more frequent extreme weather events that will cause people to suffer physically. Example: Europe experienced a heatwave in 2003 and killed more than 70,000 people. Higher temperatures allow mosquitoes to breed in more places and for a longer time. Example: Nepal and Bhutan have reported dengue fever for the first time in 2004. Economic Impacts Due to higher sea levels, people living near coastal areas have to move. Government will need to spend money on building flood prevention infrastructure and/ or relocating its citizens to higher areas. Climate change may result in more frequent extreme weather events that will cause people to suffer physically. This will result in higher medical bills. Example: Europe experienced a heatwave in 2003 and people suffered from heat exhaustion and related illnesses. Higher temperatures allow mosquitoes to breed in more places and for a longer time. This results in higher medical bills. Example: Nepal and Bhutan have reported dengue fever for the first time in 2004 and money have to be spent on treatments. Farmers in regions where the growing season is lengthened will enjoy higher income as more types of crops can be grown. However, yields of certain crops will reduce as well. Example: Production of fruit, soya beans and potatoes is projected to increase in Canada. Candidates at each level will show the following characteristics: Level 1 (0 - 2 marks) At this level answers will be generalized or with minimal support if any stand were given at all. Reasoning rather weak and expression may be unclear. A basic answer that has little development. Award L1/1 for answer limited to simple listing of one or two impact. Award L1/2 for answer with description of one or two impact. Level 2 (3 - 4 marks) Disagreement and agreement will be supported by appropriate detail. Or, both agreement and disagreement are considered, but support is patchy so that the answer is not full. Good reasoning and logic in parts of the answer with good expression in places. Award L2/3 for answer with balanced evaluation of two impacts or one impact with example. Award L2/4 for answer with balanced evaluation of two impacts with at least ONE example given. Level 3 (5 - 6 marks) At this level answers will be supported by sound knowledge. Both agreement and disagreement are considered and well supported. Reasoning is clear and logical with good expression of language. Award L3/5 for answer with balanced evaluation of two impacts with examples. Award L3/6 for answer meeting requirements for L3/5 and a good conclusion.

[Total: 25 marks]

5	(a)	Study Fig. 9, which shows the relationship between air temperature and relative humidity. Relationship between air temperature and relative humidity Fig. 9 Using Fig. 9, describe the relationship between air temperature and relative humidity. [4] They have an inverse relationship. When the air temperature increased by 20C from 12 midnight to 6 am, the relative humidity decreased by 10%. The air temperature decreased by 140C after 6 am to around 4 pm while relative humidity increased by 35% As the air temperature increased by 90C from 4 pm to around 11 pm, the relative humidity decreased by around 25%.

	(b)	Explain how a large water body is able to influence the seasonal temperature of an area. [3] The large water body heats up and cools down more slowly than the land. During summer, the air over the water body is cooler than the air over the land. The cooler air over the sea helps lower the temperature of coastal areas.
	(c)	Study Fig. 10, which shows a synoptic chart of Australia during July. Synoptic chart of Australia in July Fig. 10 State the monsoon wind experienced and explain why most of the southern part of Australia experienced rainfall. Southeast monsoon South of Australia is experiencing higher air pressure northern part is experiencing lower air pressure. Air moves from higher pressure to lower pressure. When winds blow across the ocean, it picks up some moisture and rains only at the southern part of the country and the rest of the country remains dry..

	(d)	Fig. 11 shows the greenhouse effect. Add annotations to Fig. 11 to explain how greenhouse effect keeps the earth warm. [4] Greenhouse effect Fig. 11

	(e)	Explain how deforestation contributes to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases. [4] Forests absorbs billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide every year via photosynthesis. With deforestation, there are fewer trees and other plants absorbing carbon dioxide leading to an increase of the gas. Carbon dioxide is also emitted during the process of deforestation and land clearance. More carbon dioxide means more heat is absorbed causing higher global temperatures. OR Carbon in the soil is accumulated through decay of organic matter. Deforestation exposes soil to sunlight and increase the rate of carbon oxidation in the soil. This reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide. More carbon dioxide means more heat is absorbed causing higher global temperatures.
		Good answer : Xuan Chan
	(f)	‘Climate change only impacts people.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Provide examples to support your answer. Candidates may consider the following impacts of climate change: Social Impacts Due to higher sea levels, people living near coastal areas have to move. Example: Two thirds of world’s largest cities located in coastal areas are at risk. Climate change may result in more frequent extreme weather events that will cause people to suffer physically. Example: Europe experienced a heatwave in 2003 and killed more than 70,000 people. Higher temperatures allow mosquitoes to breed in more places and for a longer time. Example: Nepal and Bhutan have reported dengue fever for the first time in 2004. Environmental Impacts Higher temperatures may melt glaciers and ice caps. This rises the sea level. Example: Higher sea level has been recorded since late 1800s. Higher temperatures may also warm the waters and aquatic life may not survive the higher temperatures. Climate change may result in more frequent extreme weather events that will cause damage to flora and fauna’s habitats. Higher temperatures allow mosquitoes to breed further north. Example: polar bears are facing extinction/ people living near coastlines and low-lying are threatened by rising sea levels / Mauritius and Maldives are at risk of submerging due to rising sea waters Economic Impacts Due to higher sea levels, people living near coastal areas have to move. Government will need to spend money on building flood prevention infrastructure and/ or relocating its citizens to higher areas. Climate change may result in more frequent extreme weather events that will cause people to suffer physically. This will result in higher medical bills. Example: Europe experienced a heatwave in 2003 and people suffered from heat exhaustion and related illnesses. Higher temperatures allow mosquitoes to breed in more places and for a longer time. This results in higher medical bills. Example: Nepal and Bhutan have reported dengue fever for the first time in 2004 and money have to be spent on treatments. Farmers in regions where the growing season is lengthened will enjoy higher income as more types of crops can be grown. However, yields of certain crops will reduce as well. Example: Production of fruit, soya beans and potatoes is projected to increase in Canada. Candidates at each level will show the following characteristics: Level 1 (0 - 2 marks) At this level answers will be generalized or with minimal support if any stand were given at all. Reasoning rather weak and expression may be unclear. A basic answer that has little development. Award L1/1 for answer limited to simple listing of one or two impact. Award L1/2 for answer with description of one or two impact. Level 2 (3 - 4 marks) Disagreement and agreement will be supported by appropriate detail. Or, both agreement and disagreement are considered, but support is patchy so that the answer is not full. Good reasoning and logic in parts of the answer with good expression in places. Award L2/3 for answer with balanced evaluation of two impacts or one impact with example. Award L2/4 for answer with balanced evaluation of two impacts with at least ONE example given. Level 3 (5 - 6 marks) At this level answers will be supported by sound knowledge. Both agreement and disagreement are considered and well supported. Reasoning is clear and logical with good expression of language. Award L3/5 for answer with balanced evaluation of two impacts with examples. Award L3/6 for answer meeting requirements for L3/5 and a good conclusion.