Sec 3 GE - Geographies of everyday life! (2.1, 2.2. and 2.3)

With more nature ways in Singapore, the Common Grass Yellow which is a _______ is now easily spotted amongst flora.

• Dragonfly

• Butterfly

• Cat

• Bird

Answer explanation

Singaporeans enjoy living amidst greenery. Many grow their own plants along HDB (a)   .

Which of the following are resources provided by the ecosystem to benefit people? Select all that applies.

• Oxygen

• Bamboo

• Fish and shrimp

• Fruits

Answer explanation

Oxygen - Air

Bamboo - Building resources

Fruits - Food

Fish and Shrimp - Food

All these are Provision of Ecosystem Services for people

Food is grown in urban community gardens focused on planting edibles on (a)   at Tampines’ HDB blocks.

Answer explanation

On a larger scale, forests can help to cool areas by generating rainfall. Which process helps forests to create the rainfall?

• Condensation

• Infiltration

• Precipitation

• Evapotranspiration

Answer explanation

Evapotranspiration:

Process of evaporation from surface of soil / leaves and transpiration from plants (release water vapour when plants photosynthesize and respire)

The vegetation cover in Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park promotes _________ so that surface runoff is reduced, preventing soil erosion.

• infiltration

• percolation

• evaporation

• transpiration

Cultural ecosystem services refer to the benefits people obtain from green spaces in which of the following aspects?

• Educational opportunities

• Physical and mental well-being

• Recreational activities

• Aesthetic appeal

Answer explanation

1) Education: learn about water cycle / flora and fauna

2) Physical and mental well-being: admire scenery, relax and de-stress / exercise to keep fit

3) Recreational activities: hiking / bird-watching for relaxation and leisure

4) Aesthetic appeal: nice landscaping, beautiful scenery creates positive feelings and happy mood

Cultural Ecosystem Service: Describe one activity which contributes to education and learning in Singapore's green spaces.

Answer explanation

Yes, one cultural ecosystem service which brings educational benefits in green spaces could be:

- Students learning about the waterway through fieldwork

- Fieldtrip to learn about the flora and fauna at the nature reserve

- Studying bird behaviors amongst the plants in the park

Which are the benefits of soil formation?

• Filters water

• Habitat for organisms (earthworms!)

• Decompose organic matter to provide nutrients

• Allows for vegetation growth

Answer explanation

Soil formation is a supporting service.

Which of the following is not a cause of traffic hazard?

• Loud music

• Red-light running

• Speeding

• Drink driving