GIEL Topic 1 (Examples) Flashcards
(28 cards)
Hint: well-being
How are humans dependent on nature?
Example
Chp 1.1
NParks’ Therapeutic Gardens connects people with nature → reduces stress → improved physical and mental well-being
Hint: awareness
How is nature dependent on humans?
Chp 1.1
NParks organised the Green Wave Campaign during international day for biodiversity → educates youth on importance of environmental protection
Raising Awareness
How do people benefit nature?
Chp 1.1
NParks Citizen Science initiative (Dragonfly Watch), trains people to identify different dragonfly species → greater environmental protection due to increased awareness
Clean-up programme
How do people benefit nature?
Chp 1.1
Waterways Watch Society organised a waterways clean-up programme → gave school students opportunities to pick up trash from Marina Reservoir
Hint: soil erosion
How do people disadvantage nature?
Chp 1.1
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
Hint: Feeding
How do people disadvantage wildlife in nature?
Chp 1.1
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.
How does environmental protection limit development?
Chp 1.1
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
Perspective on a place
How does a sense of place differ between people?
Chp 1.2
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
How do repeated encounters cultivate a sense of place?
Chp 1.2
Many Singaporean residents have vivid memories of East Coast Parkway as they always take the route when returning from overseas.
How does the symbolism of a landmark contribute to a sense of place?
Chp 1.2
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
How does the memories of a landmark contribute to a sense of place?
Chp 1.2
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.
open space to key area
How are places transformed to create a sense of place?
Chp 1.2
Jurong Lake Gardens transformed into a music arena when hosting the NParks Concert Series in the Park: Rockestra® → became a memorable place
social media
How is sense of place represented online?
Chp 1.2
Instagram users can use the hashtag #sgmemory to share photographs of memorable experiences in Singapore.
How do representations enhance sense of place?
Chp 1.2
Websites featuring interesting history of the Beaulieu House in Sembawang may result in deeper appreciation → enhanced attachment
How do representations contradict sense of place?
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
Region classified by its environmental characteristics
Chp 1.3
Little Guilin, a nature park in Bukit Batok
Region classified by its human characteristics
Chp 1.3
Jurong town can be broken down into commercial regions (West/South) and residential regions (East/North)
Region classified by its geographical location
Chp 1.3
Residential area in Bukit Batok can be broken down into:
- East → more private housing
- West → more public housing
Spatial Patterns in Singapore
Example of non-random arrangement based on shape
Chp 1.3
Train stations on Singapore’s Circle Line resemble an oval
Spatial Patterns in Singapore
Example of non-random arrangement based on cluster
Chp 1.3
Companies in heavy industry are clustered in the West areas like Tuas and Pioneer
Spatial Patterns in Singapore
Example of non-random arrangement based on repeated occurences
Chp 1.3
Public bus stops are located at regular intervals of about 400m for increased accessibility and convenience
How do spatial associations suggest connections?
Chp 1.3
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
How does understanding spatial associations enhance everyday living?
Chp 1.3
Train stations and bus interchanges are often integrated for increased convenience. Commuters can plan their trips to decrease travel time
Example of integrated facilities in a town
Chp 1.4
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
