Secondary 4 Geography Preliminary Examination Paper 3

TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Geography Secondary 4 (PRELIM)

TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI)
Subject: Geography
Level: Secondary 4
Paper: Prelim Practice (Version 3 of 5)
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 60
Name: ___________________________
Class: ________
Date: ____________

Instructions:

• This paper contains 20 questions on Map, Graph & Data Skills.
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
• Use the data, maps, and diagrams given to support your answers with evidence.
• Marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].

Section A: Data Interpretation and Graph Construction (Questions 1–7) [21 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	120
Bus	80
Car	60
Cycling	40

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

2. Study the table below showing the origin of tourists to Country X in 2023.

Region	Percentage
Asia	55%
Europe	20%
Americas	15%
Africa	10%

Generated map for Q2.

Fig. Q2-fig1 is a partially completed map. Use the data in the table to complete the map by drawing proportional symbols and filling in the legend. [3]

3. A student recorded the temperature (°C) at a weather station from 0800 to 1200 hours:

Time	Temperature (°C)
0800	26
0900	28
1000	30
1100	31
1200	33

Describe the trend shown in the table. [2]

4. The bar chart below shows the monthly rainfall (mm) for Town Y.

Generated bar_chart for Q4.

With reference to Fig. Q4-fig1, calculate the mean monthly rainfall for the first half of the year. Show your working. [3]

5. Study the pie chart in Fig. Q5-fig1 showing land use in District Z.

Generated pie_chart for Q5.

State the two largest categories of land use shown in Fig. Q5-fig1. [2]

6. The table shows the population density (people/km²) of three towns.

Town	Density (people/km²)
A	5000
B	3000
C	8000

Construct a bar graph to represent the data. Include a title and axis labels. [3]

7. A line graph shows the number of tourists visiting Island R from 2019 to 2023: 2019=100k, 2020=40k, 2021=60k, 2022=120k, 2023=150k.
Identify the year with the greatest increase in tourist numbers compared to the previous year. [2]

Section B: Map and Photograph Analysis (Questions 8–14) [21 marks]

8. Study Photograph A (Fig. Q8-fig1) which shows a coastal landform.

Generated source_image for Q8.

Describe the features of the coastal landform and account for its formation. [5]

9. Study Map A (Fig. Q9-fig1) showing a national park in Country B.

Generated map for Q9.

With reference to Map A, explain how creating a National Park helps to conserve the quality of the forest ecosystem. [4]

10. Fig. Q10-fig1 shows a diagram of waves at a beach.

Generated diagram for Q10.

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

11. A choropleth map shows population density by district: North (dark), South (light), East (medium), West (medium).
State which district has the highest population density. [1]

12. Study the extract from a topographic map below.

Generated map for Q12.

With reference to Fig. Q12-fig1, describe the slope of the eastern part of the map. [2]

13. The table shows the distance of towns from a city centre.

Town	Distance (km)
P	5
Q	12
R	20

On a map, these are to be shown as proportional circles. Which town should have the smallest circle? [1]

14. Study Photograph B (Fig. Q14-fig1) showing an urban area.

Generated source_image for Q14.

With reference to Photograph B, state two types of land use visible and one feature that shows sustainable planning. [3]

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

15. A survey of 200 students asked their preferred fieldwork method. Results: Questionnaire 90, Observation 60, Mapping 50.
Calculate the percentage for each method. Show your working. [3]

16. Study the graph in Fig. Q16-fig1 showing CO₂ emissions and temperature anomaly.

Generated graph for Q16.

With reference to Fig. Q16-fig1, describe the relationship between CO₂ emissions and temperature anomaly. [3]

17. The table below shows forest area (km²) in a country over time.

Year	Forest Area
2000	1000
2010	800
2020	600

Plot a line graph to show the change. Include title and labels. [3]

18. A map shows flood risk zones: High (red), Medium (yellow), Low (green). A new school is planned in a yellow zone.
State one reason why this may be a concern. [2]

19. Fig. Q19-fig1 is a photograph of a river delta.

Generated source_image for Q19.

With reference to Fig. Q19-fig1, describe two features of the delta formed by deposition. [3]

20. The data below shows waste recycled (tonnes) in Town M: 2018=50, 2019=70, 2020=90, 2021=110.
Explain whether the town is meeting a target of increasing recycling by 15 tonnes per year. Use data to support. [4]