Sec 2 Geography CHP 7.3 - 7.4

Which of the following suggests why cities offer opportunities for education and employment?

(You may select more than 1 option).

• Cities have higher population density so more people to learn from.

• Cities have vocational schools and universities.

• Businesses in cities may offer work-study arrangements to train employees.

• Cities have greater concentration of businesses due to infrastructure and services.

What are some ways in which Singapore addresses the urban heat island effect? (You may select more than one option.)

• Greenery on rooftops and building facades.

• Air-conditioning in many public buildings and transportation.

• Water bodies in urban spaces.

• Dark coloured building facades.

Air pollution in cities may occur due to _________ from industries and the large number of vehicles.

Which of the following explains why there is competition for water resources in cities?

• Competition for land.

• Growing population and industries.

• Technological innovation.

• Destruction of natural environment.

Which of the following describes how water pollution in Singapore's Kranji Reservoir is mitigated? (You may select more than 1 option.)

• Farms are built further away from Kranji in other parts of Singapore.

• Farms in Kranji are completely sheltered from rainfall.

• Drains are constructed near farms to channel rainwater to water treatment ponds

• Cattail and Pandan are grown in water treatment ponds which receive rainwater from farms.

Which of the following describes how hazards in cities can be mitigated?

(You may select more than 1 option.)

• Ensuring a range of landuses in an area such as housing and transportation.

• Use of good quality buildings materials such as reinforced concrete.

• Ensuring that buildings are further away from rivers and coastal areas.

• Implementing laws and regulations to limit pollutants.

Which of the statements about housing in Singapore is correct? (You may select more than 1 option.)

• Public housing in Singapore was set up in the 1960s.

• Over 80% of Singaporeans stay in public housing.

• Housing occupies the largest land area in Singapore.

• Housing estates in Singapore are integrated with amenities such as transport and health.

Describe two ways in which the needs of different groups of people are considered in Singapore, as part of the Universal Design Concept.