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Secondary 2 Geography Quiz - Map Graph Data Skills
Name: ______________________________ Class: ______________________________ Date: ______________________________ Score: ________ / 40
Duration: 45 minutes
Instructions:
- Answer ALL questions.
- Write your answers in the spaces provided.
- Read each question carefully before answering.
- For map and graph questions, use the information shown in the extracts.
- Show your working where required.
Section A: Map Skills (Questions 1–10)
Use the map extract below to answer Questions 1–8.
Map Extract: Town of Greenwood (Scale 1:50,000)
12 13 14 15 16
┌────────┬────────┬────────┬────────┬────────┐
42 │ │ H │ │ │ │
│ ▲ │ │ ⛪ │ │ │
│ Hill │ School │ │ │ │
├────────┼────────┼────────┼────────┼────────┤
41 │ │ ═══ │ │ 🏭 │ │
│ 🌲🌲 │ Road │ │Factory │ │
│ Forest │ │ │ │ │
├────────┼────────┼────────┼────────┼────────┤
40 │ 🏠 │ │ 🏥 │ │ ⛽ │
│Housing │ │Hospital│ │ Petrol│
│ Area │ │ │ │ Station│
├────────┼────────┼────────┼────────┼────────┤
39 │ │ 🌊 │ 🌊 │ │ │
│ Park │ River │ │ Farm │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
└────────┴────────┴────────┴────────┴────────┘
Legend:
▲ = Hill 🌲 = Forest 🏠 = Housing
🏥 = Hospital 🏭 = Factory ⛪ = Church
⛽ = Petrol Station 🌊 = River
═══ = Road 🏫 = School 🌾 = Farm
H = Hotel Park = Open green space
1. What is the four-figure grid reference of the Hospital?
[1 mark]
2. What is the four-figure grid reference of the Factory?
[1 mark]
3. What is the six-figure grid reference of the School? (Estimate its position within the grid square.)
[2 marks]
4. Name the feature found at grid square 1341.
[1 mark]
5. In which direction is the Hospital from the Factory?
[1 mark]
6. Describe the location of the River in the map extract. Use grid references in your answer.
[2 marks]
7. Measure the straight-line distance between the Church (grid square 1442) and the Petrol Station (grid square 1640). The scale of the map is 1:50,000. Give your answer in kilometres.
[2 marks]
8. State TWO differences between the land use in grid square 1241 and grid square 1540.
[2 marks]
(a) _______________________________________________
(b) _______________________________________________
9. The table below shows the population of five towns in 2023.
| Town | Population |
|---|---|
| A | 12,500 |
| B | 8,300 |
| C | 15,200 |
| D | 6,700 |
| E | 10,100 |
(a) Which town has the highest population?
[1 mark]
(b) What is the difference in population between Town C and Town D?
[1 mark]
10. Study the climate graph below.
Rainfall (mm) Temperature (°C)
120│ ██ 30│
│ ██ 28│ ●───●
100│ ██ ██ 26│ ●──●
│ ██ ██ 24│ ●──●
80│ ██ ██ ██ 22│●─●
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60│ ██ ██ ██ ██ 18│
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40│ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ 14│
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20│ ██ ██ ██ ██ ██ 10│
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0└────────────────── 0└──────────────────
J F M A M J J F M A M J
Months Months
(a) Which month has the highest rainfall?
[1 mark]
(b) What is the temperature in March?
[1 mark]
(c) Describe the relationship between rainfall and temperature from January to June.
[2 marks]
Section B: Graph and Data Interpretation (Questions 11–16)
11. The bar graph below shows the number of visitors to a nature reserve over six months.
Visitors (thousands)
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0└──────────────────────────────────────
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Month
(a) How many visitors were there in February?
[1 mark]
(b) In which month was the number of visitors the lowest?
[1 mark]
(c) Calculate the total number of visitors from January to June.
[2 marks]
12. Study the pie chart below showing the types of transport used by students to get to school.
┌──────────────────┐
╱ ╲
╱ Bus: 40% ╲
╱ ╲
│ Walk: 25% │
│ │
│ Car: 20% │
╲ ╱
╲ MRT: 10% ╱
╲ Bicycle: 5% ╱
╲ ╱
└──────────┘
(a) Which mode of transport is used by the most students?
[1 mark]
(b) What percentage of students walk or cycle to school?
[1 mark]
(c) If there are 400 students in the school, how many students take the bus?
[2 marks]
13. The line graph below shows the average monthly temperature in City X over a year.
Temperature (°C)
35│ ●
│ ● ●
30│ ● ●
│ ● ●
25│ ● ●
│ ● ●
20│ ● ●
│● ●
15│ ●
│
10│
└────────────────────────────────
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Months
(a) What is the highest temperature recorded?
[1 mark]
(b) In which month does the highest temperature occur?
[1 mark]
(c) Calculate the difference between the highest and lowest temperatures.
[2 marks]
14. The table below shows the area of forest cover in a country over five years.
| Year | Forest Cover (km²) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 45,000 |
| 2019 | 43,500 |
| 2020 | 42,000 |
| 2021 | 40,800 |
| 2022 | 39,500 |
(a) Describe the trend in forest cover from 2018 to 2022.
[1 mark]
(b) Calculate the total decrease in forest cover from 2018 to 2022.
[1 mark]
(c) Suggest ONE reason for the change in forest cover.
[1 mark]
15. Study the photograph description below.
A photograph shows a coastal area with steep cliffs, waves crashing against the rocks, and a small beach at the base of the cliffs. There are signs of rock fragments at the foot of the cliff.
(a) Identify TWO features of coastal erosion shown in the photograph.
[2 marks]
(i) _______________________________________________
(ii) _______________________________________________
(b) Explain how waves cause the cliff to erode.
[2 marks]
16. The scatter graph below shows the relationship between the number of hours of sunlight and the growth of a plant over 10 weeks.
Plant Growth (cm)
20│ ●
│ ●
16│ ●
│ ●
12│ ●
│ ●
8│ ●
│●
4│
│
0└──────────────────────────────
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Hours of Sunlight per Day
(a) Describe the relationship between hours of sunlight and plant growth.
[1 mark]
(b) If a plant receives 7 hours of sunlight per day, estimate its growth in cm.
[1 mark]
(c) Is this a positive or negative correlation?
[1 mark]
Section C: Data Analysis and Application (Questions 17–20)
17. A student conducted a fieldwork investigation on traffic flow at two locations in a town centre. The results are shown below.
| Time | Location A (vehicles/hour) | Location B (vehicles/hour) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00–9:00 | 320 | 150 |
| 9:00–10:00 | 280 | 180 |
| 10:00–11:00 | 200 | 210 |
| 11:00–12:00 | 180 | 240 |
(a) At which location was the traffic flow highest during 8:00–9:00?
[1 mark]
(b) Describe the trend in traffic flow at Location A from 8:00 to 12:00.
[1 mark]
(c) Suggest ONE reason why Location A has higher traffic in the morning than Location B.
[1 mark]
18. The table below shows the population density of four countries.
| Country | Population Density (people/km²) |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 7,800 |
| Australia | 3 |
| Japan | 330 |
| Brazil | 25 |
(a) Arrange the countries from lowest to highest population density.
[2 marks]
(b) Explain ONE challenge that a country with high population density might face.
[2 marks]
19. A student drew a cross-section (profile) from Point X to Point Y on a map. The cross-section is shown below.
Height (m)
200│ ╱╲
│ ╱ ╲
150│ ╱ ╲
│ ╱ ╲
100│ ╱ ╲
│╱ ╲
50│ ╲
│ ╲
0│──────────────────────────╲──
X Y
Distance →
(a) What is the highest point shown on the cross-section?
[1 mark]
(b) Describe the shape of the land between X and Y.
[2 marks]
(c) Estimate the height of the hill at its peak.
[1 mark]
20. Study the data below showing the sources of water pollution in a river.
| Source | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Industrial waste | 35 |
| Agricultural runoff | 30 |
| Sewage | 20 |
| Oil spills | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
(a) Draw a bar graph to represent this data on the grid provided below.
[3 marks]
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40 │
│
35 │
│
30 │
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25 │
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20 │
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15 │
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10 │
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5 │
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0 │──────────────────────────────────
Ind. Agric. Sewage Oil Other
(b) Which source contributes the most to water pollution?
[1 mark]
End of Quiz
Answers
Secondary 2 Geography Quiz - Map Graph Data Skills
Answer Key
Section A: Map Skills
1. Four-figure grid reference of the Hospital: 1440
Marking note: Award 1 mark for correct answer. Accept only 1440. Do not accept 4014 (reversed).
2. Four-figure grid reference of the Factory: 1541
Marking note: Award 1 mark for correct answer. Accept only 1541.
3. Six-figure grid reference of the School: 135425 (accept 134–136 for easting and 424–426 for northing)
Marking note:
- Award 1 mark for correct easting (135).
- Award 1 mark for correct northing (425).
- Accept reasonable estimates within the grid square.
- Common mistake: Writing northing first (425135) — award 0 marks.
4. Feature at grid square 1341: Road
Marking note: Award 1 mark. Accept "Road" or "Main Road". Do not accept "School" (School is in 1342).
5. Direction of Hospital from Factory: West (accept South-West)
Marking note: Award 1 mark. The Hospital (1440) is to the west/south-west of the Factory (1541). Accept "West" or "South-West".
6. Location of the River:
[2 marks]
Sample answer: The River flows through grid squares 1339 and 1439 in the southern part of the map. It runs from west to east across the map extract.
Marking note:
- Award 1 mark for correct grid reference(s) (1339, 1439).
- Award 1 mark for describing the direction or general location (southern part, west to east).
7. Distance between Church and Petrol Station:
[2 marks]
Working:
- Measure on map: approximately 5 cm
- Scale: 1 cm = 0.5 km (1:50,000)
- Actual distance = 5 × 0.5 = 2.5 km
Answer: 2.5 km
Marking note:
- Award 1 mark for correct measurement on map (allow ±0.5 cm).
- Award 1 mark for correct calculation and answer in km.
- Accept answers between 2.0 km and 3.0 km depending on measurement.
8. TWO differences between land use in grid square 1241 and 1540:
[2 marks]
(a) Grid square 1241 has a Hotel (H) while grid square 1540 has open/unused land (or no major feature).
(b) Grid square 1241 is in the northern part of the map with hilly terrain while grid square 1540 is in the southern part with flatter land.
Marking note:
- Award 1 mark per valid difference, maximum 2 marks.
- Accept any valid difference based on the map extract (e.g., type of building, terrain, location).
9. Population table:
(a) Town with highest population: Town C
Marking note: Award 1 mark.
(b) Difference between Town C and Town D:
Working: 15,200 − 6,700 = 8,500
Answer: 8,500
Marking note: Award 1 mark for correct answer. Accept 8,500 people.
10. Climate graph:
(a) Month with highest rainfall: May
Marking note: Award 1 mark. The tallest bar is in May.
(b) Temperature in March: 22°C
Marking note: Award 1 mark. Accept 22°C.
(c) Relationship between rainfall and temperature (January to June):
[2 marks]
Sample answer: From January to May, as temperature increases, rainfall also increases. Both temperature and rainfall rise over this period, showing a positive relationship. In June, temperature continues to rise but rainfall decreases slightly.
Marking note:
- Award 1 mark for describing the general trend (both increase).
- Award 1 mark for noting the change in June or describing the positive relationship.
Section B: Graph and Data Interpretation
11. Bar graph – Visitors to nature reserve:
(a) Visitors in February: 12,000 (or 12 thousand)
Marking note: Award 1 mark. Accept 12,000 or 12 thousand.
(b) Month with lowest visitors: January
Marking note: Award 1 mark. The shortest bar is in January.
(c) Total visitors January to June:
[2 marks]
Working: 8 + 12 + 10 + 12 + 14 + 10 = 66 thousand
Answer: 66,000 visitors (or 66 thousand)
Marking note:
- Award 1 mark for correct working.
- Award 1 mark for correct answer (66,000 or 66 thousand).
12. Pie chart – Transport to school:
(a) Mode used by most students: Bus
Marking note: Award 1 mark. Bus has the largest percentage (40%).
(b) Percentage who walk or cycle:
Working: 25% + 5% = 30%
Answer: 30%
Marking note: Award 1 mark for correct answer.
(c) Number of students who take the bus:
[2 marks]
Working: 40% of 400 = 0.40 × 400 = 160
Answer: 160 students
Marking note:
- Award 1 mark for correct method (40% × 400 or equivalent).
- Award 1 mark for correct answer (160).
13. Line graph – Temperature in City X:
(a) Highest temperature: 35°C
Marking note: Award 1 mark. The highest point on the graph is 35°C.
(b) Month of highest temperature: July
Marking note: Award 1 mark. The peak is at July.
(c) Difference between highest and lowest temperatures:
[2 marks]
Working: Highest = 35°C, Lowest = 15°C (in January)
Difference = 35 − 15 = 20°C
Answer: 20°C
Marking note:
- Award 1 mark for identifying both highest and lowest values.
- Award 1 mark for correct calculation and answer.
14. Forest cover table:
(a) Trend: Forest cover is decreasing each year from 2018 to 2022.
Marking note: Award 1 mark. Accept "decreasing" or "declining".
(b) Total decrease:
Working: 45,000 − 39,500 = 5,500 km²
Answer: 5,500 km²
Marking note: Award 1 mark for correct answer.
(c) Reason for decrease:
Sample answer: Deforestation for agriculture / urban development / logging.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for any valid reason. Accept deforestation, urbanisation, farming, natural disasters, etc.
15. Coastal erosion photograph:
(a) TWO features of coastal erosion:
[2 marks]
(i) Steep cliffs / cliff face
(ii) Rock fragments / debris at the foot of the cliff (or wave-cut platform / small beach)
Marking note: Award 1 mark per valid feature. Accept any two of: cliffs, rock fragments, beach, undercutting, etc.
(b) How waves cause cliff erosion:
[2 marks]
Sample answer: Waves crash against the base of the cliff with force, causing hydraulic action where the pressure of water forces air into cracks in the rock. Over time, the cracks widen and pieces of rock break off. Abrasion also occurs when waves throw rocks and sand against the cliff, wearing it down.
Marking note:
- Award 1 mark for mentioning hydraulic action or the force of waves.
- Award 1 mark for explaining the process (cracks widen, rock breaks off) or mentioning abrasion.
16. Scatter graph – Sunlight and plant growth:
(a) Relationship: As the number of hours of sunlight increases, plant growth also increases. This is a positive relationship.
Marking note: Award 1 mark. Accept "positive relationship" or "as sunlight increases, growth increases".
(b) Estimated growth at 7 hours of sunlight: Approximately 14 cm
Marking note: Award 1 mark. Accept answers between 13 cm and 15 cm.
(c) Type of correlation: Positive correlation
Marking note: Award 1 mark.
Section C: Data Analysis and Application
17. Traffic flow fieldwork:
(a) Highest traffic at 8:00–9:00: Location A
Marking note: Award 1 mark. Location A has 320 vehicles/hour compared to 150 at Location B.
(b) Trend at Location A: Traffic flow decreases from 8:00 to 12:00 (from 320 to 180 vehicles/hour).
Marking note: Award 1 mark. Accept "decreases" or "declines over time".
(c) Reason for higher traffic at Location A in the morning:
Sample answer: Location A may be on a main road leading into the town centre where many people commute to work or school in the morning.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for any valid reason (e.g., main road, near workplace, commuter route).
18. Population density:
(a) Lowest to highest population density:
[2 marks]
Answer: Australia → Brazil → Japan → Singapore
Marking note:
- Award 2 marks for all four in correct order.
- Award 1 mark for at least two consecutive countries in correct order.
(b) Challenge of high population density:
[2 marks]
Sample answer: A country with high population density may face overcrowding, leading to a shortage of housing. This can cause increased competition for limited resources such as water, food, and living space, and may result in higher costs of living.
Marking note:
- Award 1 mark for identifying a valid challenge (e.g., overcrowding, housing shortage, traffic congestion, strain on resources).
- Award 1 mark for explaining the challenge with a consequence or example.
19. Cross-section (profile):
(a) Highest point: 200 m
Marking note: Award 1 mark.
(b) Shape of the land:
[2 marks]
Sample answer: The land rises steeply from Point X to a peak of 200 m, then slopes gradually downwards towards Point Y. The terrain is hilly with a distinct hill or ridge between X and Y.
Marking note:
- Award 1 mark for describing the rise to a peak.
- Award 1 mark for describing the descent or overall shape (hill/ridge).
(c) Height at peak: 200 m
Marking note: Award 1 mark.
20. Water pollution data:
(a) Bar graph:
[3 marks]
Expected bar graph:
│
40 │
│ ████
35 │ ████
│ ████
30 │ ████ ████
│ ████ ████
25 │ ████ ████
│ ████ ████
20 │ ████ ████ ████
│ ████ ████ ████
15 │ ████ ████ ████
│ ████ ████ ████
10 │ ████ ████ ████ ████
│ ████ ████ ████ ████
5 │ ████ ████ ████ ████ ████
│ ████ ████ ████ ████ ████
0 │──────────────────────────────────
Ind. Agric. Sewage Oil Other
35 30 20 10 5
Marking note:
- Award 1 mark for correct labels on both axes.
- Award 1 mark for correct scale on vertical axis.
- Award 1 mark for all five bars drawn to correct heights (35, 30, 20, 10, 5).
- Deduct 1 mark if bars are not drawn neatly or if any bar height is incorrect.
(b) Source contributing most to water pollution: Industrial waste (35%)
Marking note: Award 1 mark.
Total: 40 marks