Geography Book 1 - Topic 1 - Thinking Geographically

Question 1

how are people dependent on nature

Answer 1

people need nature for air and water which are needed for survival
living organisms pollinate crops which ensures continuous supply of food
nature provides space for recreation and leisure activities allowing people to bond with family and friends which mantains wellbeing

Question 2

how do local communities and nearby nature areas depend upon each other? (human > nature) , ( 2 points )

Answer 2

people in neighbourhoods mantain the health of nature ensuring plants and animals thrive
Individuals anencourage each other to enjoy sustainably

Question 3

How do local communities and nearby nature areas mutually affect eachother (3 points)

Answer 3

The presence of green spaces in neighborhoods enhances the mental health and well-being of local communities

Human activities in natural areas enhance biodiversity by reforestation activities.

Humans can gain enjoyment which enhances mental health and well-being while

the overall health of the natural environment enhanced, providing mine shelter and habitat for urban wildlife to thrive

Question 4

name ways nature bring about benefits to people 3 answers

Answer 4

Lowering air temperature
Removal of pollutants
Provision of recreational space

Question 5

How does vegetation lower air temperature 2 points

Answer 5

The presence of vegetation reduces amount of direct sunlight reaching surface

Cools surrounding air by evapotranspiration which uses surrounding heat and therefore cools the surroundings

Question 6

How does nature remove pollutants 3 points

Answer 6

During photosynthesis vegetation absorbs carbon dioxide, air pollutants and releases oxygen

Small particles intercepted by leaves are washed to the ground when it rains

Wetland plants trap suspended materials and absorb excess nutrients in water thus improving water quality

Question 7

How does nature’s provision of recreational space benefit humans 3 points

Answer 7

Nature areas provide opportunities for outdoor activities

Direct and frequent interactions with nature can bring about health and wellbeing benefits such as

Reducing severity and occurrences of health conditions

Question 8

How do humans benefit nature 2 points

Answer 8

Local communities raise awareness about the value of nature areas which encourages positive behaviour that protects nature

Local communities can take part in conservation efforts suchas clean-up programmes to remove environmental pollutants that restores natural habitats and provide healthy environments allowing species to thrive

Question 9

What are the reasons for an increase in human-wildlife encounters 3 points

Answer 9

Urban expansion reading to natural habitats shrinking which causes wildlife to venture out of nature to search for food or shelter

Growing interest in outdoor recreation increases the amount of people and time spent in nature areas increasing frequency of human - wildlife encounters

Greening efforts by government that aims to bring nature back and promoting human-wildlife encounters

Question 10

What are some disadvantages nature brings to people? 3 points

Answer 10

As wildlife population increases, people unintentionally provoke wildlife which leads to attacks

Animals maybe confused and fearful when venturing trunfarmiliar urbauspares which increases likelihood af attacks when triggered

Environmental protection may be perceived to be limiting development as residents may think that it is done at the expense of their needs

Question 11

What its a sense of place?

Answer 11

• associating meanings or memories with specific areas
• highly subjective and personal

Question 12

How do people acquire sense of place in their neighbourhood? 2 points

Answer 12

Repeated encounters with objects and places helps me to recall the characteraud features of a place, creating meanings and memories

Significant events at local landmarks and gathering places that may not be visually attractive but can bring positive and negative memories such as places builtto commemorate tragedies to preserve memories of loved ones

Question 13

How does a sense of place change?

Answer 13

When exposed to different or opposing views about a place people might feel different emotions

Question 14

What happens when one responds well to opposing views about a place

Answer 14

Adds new layers of meaning and tuns enhancing meaning of the place

Question 15

What happens when one responds badly to opposing views about a place

Answer 15

They will get defensive and call opinion untruth

Question 16

What are regions

Answer 16

Areas with similar physical and human characteristics

Question 17

What are the three types of characteristics that regions canbe classified into and give examples of them 3 points

Answer 17

Environmental characteristics → nature/built-up
Human characteristics → commercial / residential
Geographical location → East or west

Question 18

What are the responsibilities of the town council in neighbourhoods

Answer 18

Classify regions in the neighbourhood and are responsible for the common areas in the neighbourhood region

Question 19

name and describe an example for how nature provides space for recreation and leisure activites

Answer 19

NPark’s Theraputic Gardens helps to connect people with nature and reduce stress which improves their physical psychological and mental wellbeing

Question 20

name and describe an example of a clean up programme to remove environmental pollutants

Answer 20

The Waterways clean up programme organised by the waterways Watch Society creates opportunity for schools to pick up trash from the marina reservoir

Question 21

name and describe an example of how environmental protection may be perceived to be limiting development

Answer 21

Cross Island MRT line proposed to be built around instead of under the Central Catchment Nature Reserve to protect SG’s largest primary rainforest

residents afraid that it would bring them inconvenience, damage their properties and their homes taken away for construction

however, there are many critically endangered species in that nature reserve. if the CIMRTL is built under it, the construction would damage their habitat, affecting their survival

Question 22

name and describe and example of a visually indistinctive place that was transformed into a memorable place

Answer 22

jurong lake gardens transformed into a music arena when it hosted the NParks Concert Series in the Park:Rockestra, thus becoming a memorable place for residents

Question 23

name and describe an example of when the media responsed defensively to an opiniom about a place

Answer 23

the negative media portrayal of yishun after the occurance of rat problems and other crimes cause the Nee Soon Town Council and residents to share actual statistics to show that Yishun is just like any town in singapore

Question 24

name and describe an example of how media reflects significance of a location

Answer 24

using the hashtag #sgmemory, instagram users can share photographs of their memorable experiences at places in SG

Question 25

name an example of cluster in a spatial pattern

Answer 25

heavy industry companies located in the west, tuas, pioneer

Question 26

what are spatial patterns

Answer 26

non random arrangements shown in shapes, clusters and geometry repeated at regular intervals

Question 27

name and describe an example of a repeated occurance in spatial patterns

Answer 27

bus stops located about every 400m which increases convenience and accessibility

Question 28

what are spatial associations?

Answer 28

tendency of a pair of services, events and objects to be located near one another

Question 29

why are spatial associations important

Answer 29

tendency of services, events and objects to be near one another
suggest connections between “
understanding spatial connections enchances quality of life

Question 30

name an example relating to tendency of services,events and objects located nearby one another

Answer 30

lifts and stairs located side by side

Question 31

name an example relating to suggesting connections of services,events and objects located nearby one another

Answer 31

fitness centres near esttes commonly occupied by elderly which allows them to not travel far for easy access

Question 32

give an example of how understanding spatial associations of services,events and objects located nearby one another improve quality of life

Answer 32

train stations and bus interchanges located nearby eachother increasing convenience for residents