Secondary 4 Geography Preliminary Examination Paper 1

TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI) — Preliminary Practice Paper

Geography Secondary 4 — Map Graph Data Skills (Version 1 of 5)

School: TuitionGoWhere Secondary School (AI)
Subject: Geography
Level: Secondary 4
Paper: Preliminary Practice Paper (Map Graph Data Skills)
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 60
Name: ___________________________
Class: ________
Date: ____________

Instructions:

• Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
• Use the data, maps, graphs, and photographs provided to support your answers with evidence.
• For drawing tasks, use a ruler and protractor where needed.
• Section marks are shown at the end of each section. Question marks add up to the Total Marks.

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Section A: Data Interpretation and Graph Construction (Questions 1–8) [24 marks]

1. The table below shows the mode of transport used by visitors to a nature reserve in Singapore.

Mode of Transport	Number of Visitors
MRT + Bus	120
Car	80
Cycling	40
Walking	60

Plot a pie chart to represent the data. [3]

2. Using the table in Q1, calculate the percentage of visitors who travelled by Car. Show your working. [2]

3. Study the table below showing average monthly rainfall (mm) in City X for one year.

Month	Rainfall (mm)
Jan	50
Feb	40
Mar	70
Apr	90
May	120
Jun	150
Jul	160
Aug	140
Sep	110
Oct	80
Nov	60
Dec	45

Describe the trend of rainfall from January to December. [2]

4. Using the rainfall data in Q3, calculate the mean monthly rainfall. Show your working. [2]

5. A student recorded the following temperature readings (°C) at a field study site: 29, 31, 30, 32, 28, 31, 30. Calculate the range of the temperature data. [1]

6.

Generated map for Q6.

Study the data below and complete the proportional symbol map in Fig. Q6-fig1.

Country	International Tourist Arrivals (millions)
Thailand	38
Malaysia	26
Indonesia	16
Philippines	8
Vietnam	12

Use a scale where 1 cm radius = 10 million arrivals. [3]

7. The bar graph below shows the number of earthquakes recorded per year in Region Y from 2015–2019: 12, 15, 9, 18, 14. State one advantage of using a bar graph instead of a pie chart for this data. [1]

8. A questionnaire asked 100 residents: "How often do you visit green spaces?" Results: Daily 30, Weekly 45, Monthly 15, Rarely 10. Construct a suitable chart title and label the axes for a bar graph of this data. [2]

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Section B: Map and Photograph Analysis (Questions 9–14) [18 marks]

9.

Generated photograph for Q9.

Study Photograph Q9-fig1, which shows a coastal landform. Describe the features of the landform and account for its formation. [5]

10.

Generated diagram for Q10.

Describe the type of waves associated with the signs seen in Figure Q10-fig1. [3]

11.

Generated map for Q11.

Study Map Q11-fig1, which shows a protected forest reserve. With reference to the map, explain how zoning helps conserve the forest ecosystem. [4]

12. A choropleth map shows population density by district shaded from light to dark. District A is dark, District B is light. What does this indicate about the two districts? [1]

13.

Generated graph for Q13.

Study Figure Q13-fig1. State the months of peak river discharge and describe the pattern. [2]

14. Give one reason why a geographer would use a scatter graph to show relationship between temperature and rainfall. [1]

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Section C: Integrated Data Skills (Questions 15–20) [18 marks]

15. Table below shows forest area (km²) and tourism revenue ($ million) for 4 countries.

Country	Forest Area (km²)	Tourism Revenue ($m)
P	50	100
Q	80	160
R	30	60
S	100	200

Plot a scatter graph with Forest Area on x-axis and Revenue on y-axis. [3]

16. Using the scatter graph from Q15, describe the relationship between forest area and tourism revenue. [2]

17. A field study uses stratified sampling to survey students in a school by level (Sec 1–4). Explain why stratified sampling is appropriate here. [2]

18. The table shows age groups of visitors to a museum: 0–15 (20), 16–30 (50), 31–45 (40), 46+ (30). Draw a bar graph and state the modal age group. [3]

19. Study the extract: "The bar chart showed that 70% of households recycled, but only 40% composted." Identify the data presentation method used and one limitation of the statement. [2]

20. A student's mental map of their neighbourhood shows the park as very large but it is actually small. Explain one reason for this distortion in mental maps. [1]

End of Paper — Total Marks: 60