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C h a p t e r s 9 and 10

3 Name: Class: Date:

35 marks

Section A: Multiple-choice Questions (11 marks)

For each question, there are four possible answers, A, B, C and D. Choose the most suitable answer and write its letter in the circle provided.

1. Why was the problem of pollution less serious 100 years ago? A The world’s population was larger and people took care of the Earth. B People who lived along rivers in the past did not pollute it. C The world’s population was smaller and hence less waste was produced. D There were fewer occurrences of volcanic eruptions.

2. Which of the following is a major cause of water pollution? A Forest fi res B Improper disposal of sewage C Volcanic eruptions D Dust

3. How can air pollution affect human health? A It can cause asthma attacks. B It can cause hearing impairment. C It can cause food poisoning. D It can cause dengue fever.

4. How do farming activities cause land pollution? A Oil spill from tractors contaminates the soil. B Burnt vegetation left by shifting cultivation contaminates the soil. C Methane produced from farm waste contaminates the soil. D The excessive use of pesticides contaminates the soil.

5. Which of the following is a noise reduction method? A Erecting lampposts along the sides of busy roads B Building roads around the neighbourhood C Encouraging the use of public transport D Planting trees and shrubs along the roads

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6. Which of the following shows individual effort in controlling the level of pollution? A Practise the 3Rs – reduce, reuse, recycle B Enforce laws to control pollution C Pour corrosive chemicals down the sink D Use normal light bulbs instead of fl uorescent lights

7. Why is the Singapore Green Plan 2012 (SGP 2012) important to us? A It shows the number of parks and park connectors Singapore has. B It allows us to attend conferences on conservation. C It helps to develop Singapore into a pleasant city to live in. D It was presented at the World Summit in 2002.

8. Why is it important that Singapore participates in international environmental programmes?

A To get other countries to solve our environmental problems B To teach other countries how to be a ‘Clean and Green City’ C To enable her people to be aware of the environmental problems faced by other

countries D To share our experiences and work with other countries to overcome

environmental problems

9. Which of the following is a consequence of global warming? A Formation of acid rain B Increase in amount of CFCs in the atmosphere C Rise in sea levels D Spread of air pollution

10. The main function of the ozone layer in the atmosphere is to . A absorb excess carbon dioxide from the Earth B block out the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays C prevent CFCs from entering our atmosphere D reduce the amount of carbon dioxide escaping into outer space

11. Which of the following is an example of an individual effort to reduce global warming? A Car-pooling B Using more products with CFCs in them C Imposing laws to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases D Encouraging industries to burn more fossil fuels

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Section B: Basic Techniques (6 marks)

1. Fig 1 shows the number of hotspots or areas affected by forest fi res in Sumatra, Indonesia, in January 2005. Study the fi gure and answer the questions that follow.

Hotspot counts in Sumatra (January 05)

(a) Describe the pattern of hotspot occurrence in Sumatra in January 2005. (2 marks)

(b) Give two possible causes of the forest fi res in Sumatra. (2 marks)

(c) Why should we be concerned with the high number of forest fi res in Sumatra? (2 marks)

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• Prolonged hot and dry weather conditions had caused the forests to catch fi re easily.

• The forests were burnt to create land for agriculture.

Forest fi res produce haze which can spread to Singapore and other neighbouring

countries. Haze reduces visibility and affects people’s health by causing asthma

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Section C: Structured Questions (18 marks)

Answer the following questions.

1. The photograph below shows a highly polluted coastline. Study the photograph and answer the questions that follow.

(a) Identify the type of environmental pollution shown in the photograph. (1 mark)

(b) Give a possible cause of this pollution. (1 mark)

(c) Describe how this pollution will affect the marine life near the coast. (2 marks)

(d) Describe two ways in which people living along the coast would be affected by this form of pollution. (2 marks)

Water pollution

• People living along the coast could have thrown their rubbish directly into the water.

• Untreated sewage could have been discharged directly into the water.

(Accept other plausible answers.)

Some substances found in sewage such as detergents encourage the growth of algae

on the water surface. This prevents sunlight from reaching the plants beneath, causing

them to die as photosynthesis cannot occur. In turn, the animals that depend on these

plants for food will also be affected.

• The people may fall ill from eating fi sh contaminated by water pollutants.

• As the supply of fi sh may be reduced due to the pollutants, the people who

depend on fi shing for their livelihood may be affected.



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2. Read the extract from the poem, A Drive On The Highway by Sasi Dharan and answer the questions that follow.

(a) List one word in the poem that is associated with noise pollution. (1 mark)

Five a.m., We are on the highway;

At the wheel, My trusted cabdriver,

A man cheerful and careful; A seasoned rider,No anxiety there.Traffi c thickens:

Lorries, minis, transport buses,Two wheelers,

Most polluting are most,Roaring, grunting,

Humming, spluttering,All kinds of noise;

Noise pollution, Early morning air,

Thick with smoke and noise,Smoke, dust, embers,

Sparks, carbon particles,Honking, musical horns,

Speeding vehicles,Vying with one another

To go past; Speed is The way of the world

Roaring; grunting; humming; spluttering; honking

(Accept any one of the above.)


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(b) How would the people living near this highway be affected by the noise in the long run? (2 marks)

(c) Suggest three measures the government can take to reduce noise pollution along this

highway and places near it. (3 marks)

3. (a) The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty to address the problem of the rising

emissions of greenhouse gases. Despite its implementation, the efforts in reducing greenhouse gases remain a challenge. Give a reason to explain why this is so.

(3 marks)

(b) State three measures Singapore has taken to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases and CFCs. (3 marks)

• The people may suffer from hearing impairment or become deaf.

• The people may experience increased anxiety and stress levels, which may lead

to other health problems.

• Set limits on acceptable noise level produced by vehicles.

• Enforce laws that make it compulsory for all vehicles to have muffl ers installed in

the engines.

• Create sound barriers by building tall wooden fences or by planting trees along

the highway.


This is because some developed countries did not accede to the treaty as they were

concerned that the profi ts of their industries may be affected by the strict emissions

control which could lead to a loss of jobs for many of their people.

• Singapore has imposed strict laws to control the amount of air pollutants emitted

by vehicles, industries and power stations.

• The government is working with private companies to develop a fl eet of buses

that run on compressed natural gas as it is a cleaner alternative source of energy.

• Singapore has acceded to the Montreal Protocol and hence has banned the use of

ozone-depleting substances such as CFCs.



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