Geography Sec 3E/N(A) Worksheet #1: Community vs 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.

Singaporeans benefit from nature areas through provision of recreation spaces and mental health enhancement.

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.

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Waterways Watch Society organizes waterways clean-up programmes to remove pollutants from the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One specific example is the potential construction of the Cross Island MRT Line around, instead of under, the Central Catchment Nature Reserve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Residents were concerned that the development would inconvenience their daily activities, cause damage to their properties, and possibly lead to acquisition of their homes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vegetation provides shade</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evapotranspiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trapping suspended materials and absorbing excess nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>During photosynthesis, vegetation absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NParks Citizen Science initiative - Dragonfly Watch</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By encouraging positive behavior that does not damage nature</p> Signup and view all the answers