Secondary 4 Geography Preliminary Examination Paper 2

TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI) — Preliminary Practice Paper

Geography Secondary 4 — Map Graph Data Skills (Version 2 of 5)

School: TuitionGoWhere Secondary School (AI)
Subject: Geography
Level: Secondary 4
Paper: Prelim Practice (Map Graph Data Skills)
Version: 2
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.
• For drawing tasks, use a ruler and protractor where needed.
• Marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].

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

1. Table 1 shows the mode of transport used by visitors to a nature reserve in Singapore. Plot a pie chart to represent the data. [3]

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

Total = 300

Space for pie chart:

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2. Study the data in Table 2 showing monthly rainfall (mm) in Singapore for Jan–Jun.

Month	Rainfall (mm)
Jan	240
Feb	160
Mar	190
Apr	210
May	180
Jun	150

Calculate the mean monthly rainfall for the first half of the year. [2]

Answer: __________ mm

3. Using the same data in Table 2, describe the trend of rainfall from January to June. [2]

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4. Figure 1 below is a bar chart showing the population of four towns A, B, C, D.

Generated graph for Q4.

Which town has the largest population? [1]

Answer: __________

5. With reference to Figure 1, calculate the difference in population between Town C and Town D. [2]

Answer: __________ thousand

6. Table 3 shows the origin of tourists to Country X. Fig. 2 is a partially completed proportional symbol map. Use Table 3 to complete Fig. 2 by drawing the correct circle sizes. [3]

Country of Origin	Number of Tourists (000)
Neighbour A	50
Neighbour B	30
Neighbour C	20

Generated map for Q6.

7. Study Photograph A (Fig. 3) showing a coastal landform.

Generated source_image for Q7.

Identify the coastal landform shown. [1]

Answer: __________

8. With reference to Photograph A, describe two features of the landform. [2]

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

9. Study Map 1 (Fig. 4) showing a national park in Country Y with zoning.

Generated map for Q9.

With reference to Map 1, explain how zoning helps conserve the ecosystem. [3]

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10. Figure 5 shows wave characteristics at a coast.

Generated diagram for Q10.

Describe the type of waves shown and give two characteristics. [3]

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11. Table 4 shows land use in a Singapore town. Construct a divided bar graph using the data. [3]

Land Use	%
Residential	45
Commercial	25
Green Space	20
Industrial	10

Space for graph:

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12. Study Photograph B (Fig. 6) of a river delta.

Generated source_image for Q12.

Describe the pattern of the river channels. [2]

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13. Using Map 1 (Fig. 4), suggest one reason why the Tourist Centre is located at the buffer zone edge. [2]

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14. Figure 7 is a line graph of temperature anomaly 2000–2020.

Generated graph for Q14.

State the overall trend shown. [2]

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

15. Table 5 gives earthquake magnitudes and affected districts. Draw a scatter plot of magnitude (x) vs number of districts (y). [3]

Magnitude	Districts Affected
5.0	2
6.0	4
7.0	7
8.0	9

Space for plot:

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16. From your scatter plot in Q15, describe the relationship. [2]

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17. Study Fig. 8, a choropleth map of rainfall in Region Z.

Generated map for Q17.

Which area receives the highest rainfall? [1]

Answer: __________

18. Using Fig. 8, explain one limitation of choropleth maps for showing exact data. [2]

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19. Table 6 shows forest cover loss. Calculate the percentage loss from 2000 to 2020. [2]

Year	Forest Cover (%)
2000	80
2020	56

Answer: __________ %

20. Using all previous data skills, outline two ways a geographer presents fieldwork findings clearly. [3]

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