GIEL Topic 1 (Examples)

Question 1

Hint: well-being

How are humans dependent on nature?

Example

Chp 1.1

Answer 1

NParks’ Therapeutic Gardens connects people with nature → reduces stress → improved physical and mental well-being

Question 2

Hint: awareness

How is nature dependent on humans?

Chp 1.1

Answer 2

NParks organised the Green Wave Campaign during international day for biodiversity → educates youth on importance of environmental protection

Question 3

Raising Awareness

How do people benefit nature?

Chp 1.1

Answer 3

NParks Citizen Science initiative (Dragonfly Watch), trains people to identify different dragonfly species → greater environmental protection due to increased awareness

Question 4

Clean-up programme

How do people benefit nature?

Chp 1.1

Answer 4

Waterways Watch Society organised a waterways clean-up programme → gave school students opportunities to pick up trash from Marina Reservoir

Question 5

Hint: soil erosion

How do people disadvantage nature?

Chp 1.1

Answer 5

In 2014, human activities led to soil erosion and habitat degradation in Bukirt Timah Nature Reserve → limited public access to the reserve for 2 years

Question 6

Hint: Feeding

How do people disadvantage wildlife in nature?

Chp 1.1

Answer 6

Feeding wild animals does more harm than good → they may depend on humans for food and lose hunting capabilities + increased human-wildlife conflict

Singaporean Law prohibits the feeding of wild animals and there is a fine of $5,000 for the first offence.

Question 7

How does environmental protection limit development?

Chp 1.1

Answer 7

Cross Island MRT Line was proposed to be built around the Central Catchment Nature Reserve to protect it

→ Choice between needs of residents or protection of critically endangered wildlife in the reserve

Question 8

Perspective on a place

How does a sense of place differ between people?

Chp 1.2

Answer 8

HAWKER CENTRES
- Homemakers may see hawker centres as areas of convenience to purchase meals
- Reetirees may see them as places for leisure to hang out with friends

Question 9

How do repeated encounters cultivate a sense of place?

Chp 1.2

Answer 9

Many Singaporean residents have vivid memories of East Coast Parkway as they always take the route when returning from overseas.

Question 10

How does the symbolism of a landmark contribute to a sense of place?

Chp 1.2

Answer 10

Truss Bridges in Bukit Timah built in 1932 as part of a railway line → unique design makes people associate them with SIngapore’s railway history → people take pictures and create memories there

Question 11

How does the memories of a landmark contribute to a sense of place?

Chp 1.2

Answer 11

Anfield memorial at Liverpool Football Club’s stadium in England remembers the supporters who lost their lives due to overcrowding at the stadium in 1989.

Question 12

open space to key area

How are places transformed to create a sense of place?

Chp 1.2

Answer 12

Jurong Lake Gardens transformed into a music arena when hosting the NParks Concert Series in the Park: Rockestra® → became a memorable place

Question 13

social media

How is sense of place represented online?

Chp 1.2

Answer 13

Instagram users can use the hashtag #sgmemory to share photographs of memorable experiences in Singapore.

Question 14

How do representations enhance sense of place?

Chp 1.2

Answer 14

Websites featuring interesting history of the Beaulieu House in Sembawang may result in deeper appreciation → enhanced attachment

Question 15

How do representations contradict sense of place?

Answer 15

Negative media portrayal of Yishun after the occurence of rat problems + other crimes → Nee Soon Town Council and residents to offer statistics showing that Yishun is not any different from other towns

Question 16

Region classified by its environmental characteristics

Chp 1.3

Answer 16

Little Guilin, a nature park in Bukit Batok

Question 17

Region classified by its human characteristics

Chp 1.3

Answer 17

Jurong town can be broken down into commercial regions (West/South) and residential regions (East/North)

Question 18

Region classified by its geographical location

Chp 1.3

Answer 18

Residential area in Bukit Batok can be broken down into:
- East → more private housing
- West → more public housing

Question 19

Spatial Patterns in Singapore

Example of non-random arrangement based on shape

Chp 1.3

Answer 19

Train stations on Singapore’s Circle Line resemble an oval

Question 20

Spatial Patterns in Singapore

Example of non-random arrangement based on cluster

Chp 1.3

Answer 20

Companies in heavy industry are clustered in the West areas like Tuas and Pioneer

Question 21

Spatial Patterns in Singapore

Example of non-random arrangement based on repeated occurences

Chp 1.3

Answer 21

Public bus stops are located at regular intervals of about 400m for increased accessibility and convenience

Question 22

How do spatial associations suggest connections?

Chp 1.3

Answer 22

Example: Fitness centres found near studio HDB blocks:
- allows for easy access by elderly to the centres without having to travel to another estate or block

^ Inferences can be made as such

Question 23

How does understanding spatial associations enhance everyday living?

Chp 1.3

Answer 23

Train stations and bus interchanges are often integrated for increased convenience. Commuters can plan their trips to decrease travel time

Question 24

Example of integrated facilities in a town

Chp 1.4

Answer 24

Bukit Panjang Bus Interchange is located near to a train station. It also has community spaces, eldercare/childcare centres, food outlets and a medical centre

Question 25

Example of a town that **serves residents** and provides for nature ## Footnote Chp 1.4

Answer 25

**Tengah, Singapore** - SG's first "forest town" featuring a 5km long forest corrider → support rich biodiversity - Key features revolve around nature - Network to allow residents to travel via walking and cycling (town level) - Farm together at community gardens (neigbourhood level)

Question 26

How does Singapore ensure resource optimisation? ## Footnote Chp 1.4

Answer 26

The **Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)** coordinates long-term planning → maps out land uses for the **next 50 years**, taking into account trade-offs and limited space

Question 27

How does Singapore **accomodate non-typical land use?** ## Footnote Chp 1.4

Answer 27

**Senoko Waste-to-Energy Plant** - Waste treatment plant located near Woodands and Sembawang - manages pollution concerns, but also maximises benefits such as job creation and education opportunities for nearby schols →Synergy produced