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Non-weighted Assessment 2
1 (a) Figs. 1 and 2, show information about mangrove rainforest in Singapore.

Fig. 1

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With reference to Fig. 1, describe TWO characteristics of mangrove forests.

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(b) Using Fig. 2, describe the distribution of mangrove forests in Singapore.

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(c) Study Figs. 3 and 4, which show two root features of plants found in
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mangrove rainforests.

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

(i) Name and describe the roots as shown in Fig. 3.

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(ii) Explain the functions of the roots as shown in Fig. 4.

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(d) With reference to Fig. 5, identify and describe two ways a tree contributes to
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(e) The tropical rainforest is used by people for recreation. Describe other ways
people make use of the tropical rainforest.
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