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What role do community spaces play in urban environments?
How does adequate density benefit local businesses?
What is a key outcome of building resilience in communities?
What is one of the benefits of having wildlife thrive in urban spaces?
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What role does waste minimization play in community facilities?
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What is the primary focus of community resilience?
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How can residents enhance their community’s resilience during emergencies?
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What role do Community First Responders (CFRs) play in disaster management?
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Which of the following is NOT an objective of strengthening community resilience?
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What is a key feature of the total defense framework in Singapore?
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What role do local landmarks and gathering places play in a community?
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How does our sense of place influence our identity?
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Which of the following best describes spatial association?
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What is the purpose of town planning in Singapore?
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What defines sustainable development?
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Which of the following terms describes the visible arrangement of services or objects in an area?
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What does economic sustainability generally focus on?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of regions?
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What can enhance or contradict our sense of place in various media?
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What is a precinct in the context of Singapore's urban organization?
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How do nature areas contribute to the physical and mental well-being of local communities?
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What role do local communities play in the health of nature areas?
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In what way does vegetation help in improving air quality?
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What is a potential negative impact of human activities on nature?
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What happens when local communities raise environmental awareness?
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How does urban expansion negatively affect wildlife?
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What is a consequence of littering on wildlife?
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Which activity can lead to an increase in human-wildlife conflicts?
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What measures can be seen as promoting a better relationship between people and nature?
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How does evapotranspiration aid in cooling the environment?
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How does feeding wild animals negatively affect them?
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Why is the concept of 'Sense of Place' important in neighborhoods?
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What can be a disadvantage of conservation efforts proposed by local communities?
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How do therapeutic gardens contribute to people's well-being?
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What is a characteristic of hypothesis-driven research?
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Which of the following is an example of secondary data?
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Which sampling method involves selecting a sample that reflects the composition of the whole population?
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What is a major advantage of questionnaire surveys in data collection?
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What type of data is categorized as qualitative?
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Which statement about risks in fieldwork is true?
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What is a limitation in data collection that researchers may face?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of convenience sampling?
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What characteristic defines quantitative data?
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What is the purpose of frequency scales in data collection?
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Study Notes
Relationship between People and Nature in Their Neighbourhood
- Local communities rely on nature for recreational spaces, which fosters social bonds and supports physical and mental health.
- Example: Nparks’ Therapeutic Gardens promotes well-being through interaction with nature.
- Nature areas benefit from community involvement, as residents care for local ecosystems and promote sustainable enjoyment, evidenced by initiatives like the Green Wave campaign.
Mutual Benefits of People and Nature
- Green spaces and urban wildlife positively impact community mental health and well-being.
- Human activities such as reforestation provide habitats for wildlife and enhance enjoyment, creating a symbiotic relationship between humans and nature.
- Vegetation contributes to lower air temperatures and pollutant removal through processes like photosynthesis and transpiration, improving overall environmental quality.
- Recreational spaces facilitate frequent interactions with nature, fostering mental health benefits.
Community Contributions to Nature
- Community activities raise environmental awareness, encouraging sustainable behavior and actions that protect nature.
- Example: Nparks' Citizen Science Initiative, such as Dragonfly Watch, enhances species protection and educates the public about ecological roles.
Negative Impacts of Human Activity on Nature
- Soil erosion results from hiking on non-designated trails, leading to soil compaction and decreased rainwater infiltration.
- Littering increases pollution, harming wildlife through entanglement or ingestion.
- Human-wildlife conflicts arise from feeding wildlife, altering their natural behaviors and increasing risks for human encounters.
Nature’s Risks to Humans and Development
- An increase in human-wildlife encounters due to urban expansion can result in dangerous interactions as wildlife seeks food and shelter in urban areas.
- Environmental protection efforts may limit human development, creating tension between community needs and conservation efforts, illustrated by the proposed Cross Island MRT line.
Sense of Place in Neighbourhood
- Sense of Place refers to the meanings and memories people associate with specific locations, shaped by repeated encounters and local landmarks.
- Personal expressions of Sense of Place can take various forms, such as texts, audio, graphics, and images, enhancing individuals' connection to their environment.
Organizing Neighbourhoods in Singapore
- Spatial scales define the extent of areas in which processes occur, ranging from global to local hierarchies.
- Singapore has over 20 towns, each tailored to different lifestyles, with town centers serving as hubs for commerce and social interactions.
- Residential hierarchies include residential units, neighbourhoods, and towns, facilitating community engagement and resource access.
Town Planning in Singapore
- Town planning aims to create self-sufficient communities while integrating natural elements, with examples like Tengah prioritizing nature and community connectivity.
- Planning focuses on optimizing limited land resources for current and future generations' diverse needs, including greening efforts.
Sustainable Development
- Development encompasses economic, social, and political improvements, indicated by metrics such as GDP per capita, life expectancy, and literacy rates.
- Sustainable development balances meeting current needs without compromising future generations' abilities to meet theirs, focusing on economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
Community Resilience
- Community resilience refers to a community's ability to adapt and recover from disasters efficiently.
- Strengthening neighborhood ties and raising awareness about hazards enhance collective preparedness, exemplified by initiatives from the People’s Association.
- Local volunteer programs like Community First Responders (CFRs) support disaster response and public education efforts.
Geographical Methods
- Research helps explore uncertain relationships between variables, while hypotheses arise from established knowledge with predictable outcomes.
- Data collection can comprise primary data (first-hand observations) and secondary data (existing research).
Sampling Techniques
- Probability sampling (e.g., simple random and stratified sampling) aims to remove bias and obtain representative samples, while non-probability sampling (e.g., quota and convenience sampling) may lead to biased results.
Data Collection Methods
- Questionnaire surveys collect quantitative data, facilitating pattern and trend analysis through predefined responses and various rating scales.
- Sampling strategies and questionnaire design impact the reliability and depth of collected data in research studies.
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This quiz explores the relationship between local communities and their natural surroundings. Understand how nature supports recreation and contributes to the physical and mental well-being of individuals. Dive into examples like Nparks' Therapeutic initiatives.