14 Questions
What is the difference between community and neighbourhood?
Community is a group of people linked by some commonality, while neighbourhood is a sub-division of an urban area distinguished by some character or quality.
How do Singaporeans benefit from nature areas?
Singaporeans benefit from nature areas through provision of recreation spaces and mental health enhancement.
How may environmental protection be perceived in relation to development?
Environmental protection may be perceived to be limiting development when some people in local communities feel that protection of nature is done at the expense of their needs.
What was the concern regarding the proposed Cross Island MRT Line construction?
Residents of the area were afraid that the construction would bring inconvenience to their daily activities, cause damages to their properties, and result in their homes being acquired for the project.
How can Singaporeans contribute to conservation efforts according to the text?
Singaporeans can organize or participate in conservation efforts by enhancing or restoring the overall health of the natural environment, providing more shelter and habitat for urban wildlife through nature reserves and park connectors.
What type of programmes are organized by the Waterways Watch Society to improve the environment?
The Waterways Watch Society organizes waterways clean-up programmes to remove pollutants from the environment.
What is a specific example of a conservation effort mentioned in the text?
One specific example is the potential construction of the Cross Island MRT Line around, instead of under, the Central Catchment Nature Reserve.
How do residents near the Central Catchment Nature Reserve feel about the proposed development of the Cross Island MRT Line?
Residents were concerned that the development would inconvenience their daily activities, cause damage to their properties, and possibly lead to acquisition of their homes.
How does vegetation help in reducing the amount of direct sunlight that reaches the surface?
Vegetation provides shade
What process cools the surrounding air through vegetation?
Evapotranspiration
How do wetland plants contribute to improving water quality?
Trapping suspended materials and absorbing excess nutrients
How does vegetation help in removing pollutants from the air?
During photosynthesis, vegetation absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen
What initiative in Singapore trains participants to identify different dragonfly species in nature areas?
NParks Citizen Science initiative - Dragonfly Watch
How do human activities in nature areas promote the importance of environmental protection?
By encouraging positive behavior that does not damage nature
Test your understanding of the difference between community and neighbourhood in geography. This worksheet covers key concepts related to the sense of belonging, location, and group dynamics within these two terms.
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