Secondary 4 Geography Preliminary Examination Paper 5

TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI) — Preliminary Practice Paper

Geography Secondary 4 — Version 5 of 5

School: TuitionGoWhere Secondary School (AI)
Subject: Geography
Level: Secondary 4
Paper: Preliminary Practice (Map, Graph & Data Skills)
Version: 5 of 5
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 60

Name: ________________________
Class: ____________
Date: ____________

Instructions:

1. Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.
2. Use the data, maps, graphs, and photographs provided to support your answers.
3. For drawing questions, use a ruler and protractor where needed.
4. 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

2. Study the data in Table 2 showing monthly rainfall (mm) in Singapore for the first half of the year. Calculate the mean monthly rainfall. [2]

Month	Rainfall (mm)
Jan	200
Feb	150
Mar	180
Apr	170
May	190
Jun	160

3. A student recorded the following temperature readings at 2-hour intervals: 26°C, 28°C, 31°C, 33°C, 30°C, 27°C. Construct a line graph of temperature against time (first reading at 0800h). [3]

4.

Generated chart for 4.

Study the bar chart in Q4-fig1. State the two countries with the highest and lowest tourist arrivals. [2]

5. Table 3 shows land use in a town. Draw a divided bar chart to represent the data. [3]

Land Use	Area (km²)
Residential	12
Industrial	8
Green Space	5
Commercial	3

6. The population of a district grew from 50 000 in 2018 to 65 000 in 2023. Calculate the percentage increase. [2]

7.

Generated graph for 7.

With reference to Q7-fig1, describe the pattern of river discharge across the year. [3]

8. A survey shows 45% of residents walk to school, 30% take bus, 15% take MRT, 10% cycle. Convert these percentages into angles for a pie chart. [3]

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

9.

Generated map for 9.

Study Map Q9-fig1. Identify TWO coastal landforms shown and describe one observable feature of each. [4]

10.

Generated photograph for 10.

With reference to Photograph Q10-fig1, describe the type of waves shown and explain one characteristic. [3]

11. Table 4 shows origin of tourists to a resort. Fig Q11-fig1 is a partially completed proportional symbol map. Use Table 4 to complete the map with correct symbol sizes. [3]

Country	Tourists (%)
A	40
B	25
C	20
D	15

Generated map for 11.

12.

Generated map for 12.

With reference to Map Q12-fig1, explain how zoning helps conserve the ecosystem. [3]

13. A student uses a topographic map with contour interval 10 m. Point X is at 50 m, Point Y at 110 m, map distance 4 cm, scale 1:25 000. Calculate the gradient between X and Y. [3]

14.

Generated photograph for 14.

Study Photograph Q14-fig1. Name the landform and account for its formation. [2]

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

15. Table 5 shows energy use in a household. Draw a pie chart and calculate the angle for air-con use. [3]

Appliance	kWh/month
Air-con	300
Fridge	150
Lighting	50
Others	100

16.

Generated graph for 16.

Using Q16-fig1, state the climate type and give one evidence point from the graph. [3]

17. A field study sampled 200 students on transport mode. 80 took bus, 60 walked, 40 cycled, 20 car. What percentage walked? Show working. [2]

18.

Generated table for 18.

Using Q18-fig1, describe the relationship between population density and green space. [3]

19. Construct a scatter plot for the following data of temperature (°C) and ice-cream sales ($): (28, 40), (30, 55), (32, 70), (34, 85), (36, 100). [4]

20. A map scale is 1:50 000. Two points are 5 cm apart on map. What is the actual distance in km? Show working. [3]