chapter 1 (geography in everyday life) wa1 version

Question 1

nature benefiting people (3):
[for page 1 of WA1 resource sheet]

Answer 1

1. lowering air temperature
2. removal of pollutants
3. provision of recreation space

Question 2

1. lowering air temperature

Answer 2

• provide shade, reducing amount of sunlight reaching the surface
• evapotranspiration takes place as water absorbed by roots released into the air as water vapour uses heat, hence cooling surrounding temperature

Question 3

2. removal of pollutants

Answer 3

• photosynthesis absorbs co2 and air pollutants, releasing o2
• small particles intercepted by leaves, washed to ground when it rains
• wetland water trap suspended materials, absorbing excess nutrients in water, increasing water quality

Question 4

3. provision of recreational space

Answer 4

• nature offers opportunities for outdoor activities
• frequent interactions with nature brings about health and well-being benefits to people, decreasing severity and occurrence of health conditions

Question 5

people benefiting nature (2):

Answer 5

1. raising awareness about value of nature areas, encouraging positive behaviour that protects nature

Question 6

people benefiting nature (2):

Answer 6

2. programmes (like clean-ups) to remove pollutants from environment help restore natural habitats, provide healthy environment for species to thrive

Question 7

disadvantages people bring nature:

Answer 7

1. soil erosion
2. damaging vegetation
3. washing pollution
4. disturbing wildlife

Question 8

1. soil erosion

Answer 8

• hiking along non-designated trails in nature may cause soil compaction, preventing rain water from infiltration the surface
• surface water then flows and soil erosion occurs as flowing water washes away the soil particles

Question 9

2. damaging vegetation

Answer 9

may trample on vegetation, damaging plants and their growth

Question 10

3. washing pollution

Answer 10

littering worsens pollution/ animals get injured or entangled with the trash/ animals mistaking litter as their food and consume it, leading them to suffer and eventually die

Question 11

4. disturbing wildlife

Answer 11

feeding wildlife animals may change their habitats and behaviours, humans-wildlife conflict

Question 12

urban expansion? how does it affect nature?

Answer 12

Singapore developing, natural habitat shrinks, wildlife venture out of nature searching for food/ shelter

Question 13

urban expansion? how does it affect people?

Answer 13

as natural habitat shrinks and wildlife ventures out of nature into urban cities, people who encounter these animals may not know how to deal with them, and may unintentionally provoke them, leading to attacks

Question 14

urban expansion? how does it affect animals again?

Answer 14

when venturing into the unfamiliar urban cities, animals may feel confused or fearful, increasing the likelihood of them attacking people when triggered or provoked

Question 15

sense of place:
[for page 2 of WA1 resource sheet]

Answer 15

• associated with meanings, memories, builds our identity, understand ourselves and others better
• reflects relationships people had with that place (good? bad?)

Question 16

how do you acquire a sense of place?

Answer 16

• repeated encounters –> makes u recall features of people/places and create memories with them
• memorable/ significant events/ landmarks
• holds either positive or negative memories, preserve memories of our loved ones

[landmarks are highly visible for most people, serving a symbolic / historical purpose]

Question 17

spatial patterns:

Answer 17

• services/ events/ objects in neighbourhood often non-randomly arranged
• recognising spatial patterns allows us to understand the world better

Question 18

spatial associations:

Answer 18

enhances our everyday living (example: train stations and bus interchanges located near each other, knowing this can help residents plan their trips, reducing travel time

Question 19

spatial hierarchies:

Answer 19

precinct, neighbourhood, town

[precinct part of neighbourhood, few neighbourhoods make up a town]

Question 20

precinct:

Answer 20

facilities close proximity, serving residents’ needs, catering to various needs (easy access), enhances convenience and accessibility.

Question 21

neighbourhoods and towns

Answer 21

town neighbourhoods surrounding town center has wide range of facilities and features that enable all residents to travel to and from conveniently [and bring together communities]

Question 22

town planning:

Answer 22

1. serve residents and provide for nature at distinct levels of the precinct, neighbourhoods and towns
2. creates connections and teamwork across precinct, neighbourhood and town

Question 23

1. serve residents and provide for nature at distinct levels of the precinct, neighbourhoods and towns

Answer 23

• land in each town is allocated for housing industrial and commercial development
• remaining land is set aside for essential facilities like school
• facilities (precinct, neighbourhood and town) enable towns to be self-efficient and even provide employment opportunities

Question 24

2. creates connections and teamwork across precinct, neighbourhood and town

Answer 24

• help achieve sustainability
• long-term plans seek to achieve this by improving scarce land resources to cater to the different needs of current and future generations