Secondary 4 Geography Resources Sustainability Quiz

Secondary 4 Geography Quiz - Resources Sustainability

Name: ___________________________
Class: ______________
Date: ______________
Score: _______ / 40

Duration: 50 minutes
Total Marks: 40
Instructions: Answer all 20 questions. Section A is short answer. Section B is data and source interpretation. Section C is structured response. Use the spaces provided. Write clearly and use geographical terms.

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Section A: Short Answer (Questions 1–5, 1 mark each)

1. Define "sustainable development" in your own words.

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2. Name one type of ecosystem service provided by urban forests.

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3. State one reason why Singapore faces food security challenges.

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4. Give one example of a renewable resource.

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5. What does "water catchment" mean?

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Section B: Data and Source Interpretation (Questions 6–15)

6. Study Table 1 which shows Singapore's water usage by sector in 2023.

Sector	Usage (million gallons per day)
Households	320
Industry	210
Commercial	130

With reference to Table 1, calculate the total water used per day and state which sector uses the most. [2]
Total: ____________
Most: ____________

7. Study Table 2 showing renewable energy share in Country X.

Year	Solar (%)	Wind (%)	Hydro (%)
2018	5	10	40
2023	15	12	38

Describe the trend in solar energy use from 2018 to 2023. [2]

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8. Study the extract below.

"Country Y imports 90% of its food. Rising global prices and extreme weather have reduced exports from its main suppliers. The government plans to grow more food locally using vertical farms."

Suggest one risk to food security in Country Y. [1]

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9. Using the same extract in Q8, explain how vertical farming can improve sustainability. [2]

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10. Study Figure 1 which shows a bar graph of plastic waste recycled in Town A from 2020–2023.

Generated graph for Q10.

With reference to Figure 1, describe the trend in plastic recycling. [2]

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11. Study Map 1 showing protected forest zones in Region Z.

Generated map for Q11.

Explain how the buffer zone helps sustainability. [2]

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12. Table 3 shows carbon emissions per capita (tonnes) for 3 countries.

Country	2010	2020
A	8.0	6.5
B	2.0	2.2
C	12.0	10.0

Which country reduced emissions the most in absolute terms? [1]

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13. Using Table 3 above, calculate the percentage decrease for Country A. [2]
Show working: __________________________________________________
Answer: ____________%

14. Study the source: "A city uses treated wastewater for industrial cooling, reducing demand on freshwater by 20%."

State one way this supports water sustainability. [1]

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15. Figure 2 is a pie chart of energy sources in Country W.

Generated chart for Q15.

With reference to Figure 2, give one reason this energy mix is unsustainable. [1]

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Section C: Structured Response (Questions 16–20)

16. Explain two strategies Singapore uses to ensure water sustainability. [4]
(a) _______________________________________________________
(b) _______________________________________________________

17. Describe how ecosystem services support urban sustainability. Use one example. [3]

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18. A school plans a fieldwork study on recycling habits. Describe a suitable sampling method and data collection technique. [3]

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19. "Economic growth always harms the environment." Do you agree? Explain with a sustainability perspective. [3]

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20. Study Table 4 on food sources for City M.

Source	% of supply
Local farms	25
Imports	75

Suggest two ways City M can improve food security. [3]
(a) _______________________________________________________
(b) _______________________________________________________