Singapore Lecture Notes Flashcards

Flashcards about Singapore's Geography, Economy, Social and Political Characteristics, vulnerabilities, survival and adaptation strategies, impacts and challenges due to climate change, tourism and sustainable development.

What is the small landmass of Singapore?

Approximately 700 square kilometers

What type of climate does Singapore have?

Tropical equatorial climate

During which months does the Northeast monsoon occur in Singapore?

November to early March

Name four nature reserves in Singapore

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Cento Catchment Nature Reserve, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, and Labrador Nature Reserve.

What are the coastal ecosystems in Singapore?

Intertidal areas, mangroves, and coral reefs

What are the pillars of Singapore's diversified economy?

Manufacturing and service

What is the official language of Singapore for administration, commerce, industry, and education?

English

From what date is Singapore an independent sovereign state

From 9 August 1965

Singapore’s lack of natural resources results in vulnerability to what resources?

Food, water, and energy resources.

What percentage of people living in Singapore are citizens and PRs?

72%

Singapore’s heavy involvement in international trade makes it vulnerable to economic slowdowns due to what?

Fluctuations in global demand and external economic shocks

What are the three main External Shock and Global Uncertainties that might affect Singapore?

Climate Change, Pandemics and Financial Crises

How does Singapore overcome national crises?

Tapping on its expertise, social unity, financial wealth and diplomatic relations and by ensuring that ministries and statutory boards work together to strengthen responsiveness to challenges

How does Singapore adapt to food insecurity?

Importing food from many different countries, local and overseas production

How does Singapore adapt to rising sea levels?

Strengthening its coastal protection and stormwater management

Where will the Greater Southern Waterfront be developed?

Pasir Panjang to Marina East

What are the impacts of climate change in Singapore?

Rising sea levels, melting of ice, increasing daily mean temperatures, and changing weather patterns

What are the challenges due to climate change?

Floods, urban heat island effect, vector-borne diseases, threat to biodiversity, food and water security

What opportunities are created to adapt to climate change?

Innovation in land reclamation, coastal management, health resilience, high-technology farming and the development of water technologies.

What are Singapore's geographic advantages

Singapore's distance from plate boundaries, Indonesian archipelago and volcanoes.

What measures does Singapore take to mitigate the impacts of tectonic hazards?

National Preparedness Plans by Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), usage of technology to monitor tectonic movements and collaboration with countries on disaster response and recovery.

What are the impacts of tourism in Singapore?

Economic, social and environmental.

What are the challenges that Singapore faces in the development of tourism in the country?

Regional competition, increasingly discerning visitors (Millennials), ageing population and resource constraints.

What are the opportunities to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of tourism in Singapore?

Benefits due to a growing Asia, partnerships with stakeholders to spearhead place-making initiatives, trialling sustainability solutions and developing skilled workers

Why is sustainable development important to Singapore?

Provide Singapore with a competitive economy and a sustainable environment