Tang Tak Sheng 28/07

This is a picture which i took in Guangzhou(China), water is essential in our everyday life.
As we all know, water makes up more then 50 percent of our body fluid. Without it the consequense would definitely be devastating. The picture above shows a beautiful scenery and also one form of way fresh water comes from.

brendan 07/07

This is a photo of the Swiss Alps. The Swiss Alps was formed due to the collision of the Eurasian plate and the African plate. Mountain ranges like the Swiss Alps is evidence and reminder that geography exists in our everyday lives. Enjoy!!!

Ahshiba 07/07

The Ferrero Rocher chocolate represents the structure of the earth. The Hazel nut represents the core of the earth.The creamy chocolate would represent the outer core of the earth ,which is supposed to be a liquid.The rigid surface of the earth is represented by the rough coating of chocolate and nuts on the Ferrero Rocher. Therefore the Earth looks very much like a big Ferrero Rocher.

27/07

This is a picture that i modified from a postcard photo. I took a pic of the postcard and did some editing so its exactly just the pic on the card. Enjoy!! Icebergs are at the polar caps and there's actually a belt carrying the cool and hotter waves. When there is an energy strong enough to change it, the entire world's climate will change

Jasvin 07/07

Water is an essential element on Earth. It makes up for more than 95% of the Earth's surface. In this picture we can see children who are learning how to swim, this reflects the human ability to adapt to his surroundings and pick up essential skills. Being immersed in water reminds us of the need to conserve water in Singapore and not be wasteful.

Kok Zirui 07/07

This picture shows very clearly a case of deforestation. Humans destroyes nature for a very simple reason; their selfish wants. The improve in technologies help speed up the process of deforestation, for example, the use of cranes increases the effeciency of the workers so a larger area will be deforested in the same amount of time.

Tan Hui Yi,Esther (1107)

Do we work to live or live to work? I feel that this is the geography of the everyday life of people here because this is the landscape that we see each day,people are always on the move,blindly following the way to work.Ask a commuter what did he see on his way to work.His reply is not the Gillete shaver at the side but that the train is coming in a minute's time.

K Sri Karpagehwary 11/07

I chose a picture of the clouds as it is indirectly the essence of our lives as it showers us with rain to keep replenishing Mother Earth with water. Clouds are above us, drifting gracefully. ;)Most importantly they help to keep us alive.This is truely the everyday miracle of Geography that we fail to fully appreciate.

MALIKKA (12) 1107

This picture is an attempt to show the coastal sand dunes that form when piled up by wind at the coast. An obstruction such as a big rock in the path of the wind causes it to create eddies and slow down. the wind-blown sand is deposited against the obstruction in the wind shadow. the build up of sand forms a small sand dune. This small sand dune itself acts as an obstruction, causing more wind-blown sand to accumulate in its own shadow. What many people do not know is that there is vegetation(maram) at such areas to help to stabilize them by using their long extensive roots to hold the sand down and cause more sand to accumulate.

Simranjit Kaur 18/07

The Grand Canyon- one of the world's most studied landscape. It takes up an area of 1,218,375 acres on the Colorado Plateau and from its numerous caves to its vast array of geological features, the Grand Canyon is no doubt one of nature's best marvels. Sure, humans may have been able to come up with wonderful structures thenselves, but its high time they realise that it is impossible to beat Mother Nature at her own game- and the Grand Canyon is that very proof that sets the record straight!

ONG LI XUAN 11/07

in the recent decades, many problems such as global warming have arised due to the impact of human activities.in years to come,man will suffer more if nothing is done to improve the current situation.therefore it is only right for man to work in tandem to save the earth rather than to think selfishly for themselves.

Tjan Shi Ying 33/07

Urbanisation invading nature - tell tale signs that nature loses the battle to urbanisation in a small island like Singapore, where land is scarce and nature must give way to advancement.

Sun Kar Mun 18/07

Rice is a staple food for a large part of the world's human population,especially in Asia. How many lives would have been starved if not for geography? Geography has taught us the methods of cultivating crops and with this knowledge we are then able to meet the demands of the growing population.

Name : Loh Sing Woon Grace Class : 18/07

The population in China is so huge such that it is a common sight seeing people working all sorts of jobs in order to earn a living. This photo shows one of the ways the people China earn a living as tourism is a very important factor that contributes to their income.

Deepa d/o V.Nadarajan 35/07

Man has made so many changes to the nature, only to ensure that by doing so, there are benefits for himself. Everyday we are able to travel using the roads and other modes of trasportation such as the MRT, at the expense of many trees being cut down.But are we really benefitting?

Gwendoline Lim Xiuying 18/07

Curvy HDB flats? In order to keep up with the rapid pace of urbanisation, public housing just can't remain boring anymore. City planners now introduce flats with sleeker and more attractive designs in an effort to push Singapore to the status of 'a globalised nation'. The newer flats sprouting up even boast condominium-like facilities to cater to the increasingly affluent population. So who says HDB flats have to be monotonous?

Tan Ke Han Regina 07/07

THE GEOGRAPHY OF EVERYDAY LIFE














One of the most visited tourism spot in Japan, the symmetrical snow-capped Mt Fuji is also the source of livelihood for many Japanese. Nucleated settlements are built near the volcano for its benefits such as mining of precious stones and minerals, alluvial soil for farming and tourism. Cone-shaped coniferous trees also depicts the natural vegetation of this peaceful island during winter. But does anybody know when will this "sleeping beauty" wake up and destroy the peace?

Lau Kin Mun 12/07

This picture shows HDB flats around the neigbourhood, which are very common in Singapore.
We lived in one of them everyday, we spend most of our time in them. The geography of flat land gives a good foundation for flats to be built . The geography of land constraints in small Singapore tells us that high rise flats is a solution to accomodating millions of citizens in a small area of land. Everyday, we can see lands being cleared and trees being cut to make way for developing buildings and infrastructure. Isn't this geography in our everyday lives?

HDB BLOCK (left) and FACTORY(right). Why is a factory located near the homes we live?

-->From geography, I learnt that it is a light industry [factory making cardboard box] where it produces less pollution; hence, it can be located near a residential area to tap the pool of labour supply.

Prashanti (3607)

The Geography of everyday life.

McDonald's has become a symbol of globalisation, sometimes also known as "McDonald-isation" of society. Since McDonald's is closely associated with American culture and lifestyle, its business expansion around the globe has been called American cultural imperialism. McDonald's continues to be a target of anti-globalisation protesters around the world.

Ang Hui Wah 11/07

what are all these fish doing here? okay, they are being breed by man and are being used for entertaining purposes. the water seems clean, of course the credit cannot go to the fake water plant, it has to do with the filter machine. therefore, advancement in technology leads to inventing machines that help to improve the quality of life.

Anu Oly 30/07

This is a photograph of the Great Wall of China, one of the seven world wonders. This shows how much taller the wall is compared to the humans around and it took several years to build this defensive wall to protect the citizens of ancient China from foreign invaders. However it is ironic that millions of workers were dead in the process of building the wall itself. This reward of massive hardwork generates a significant amount of revenue for the economy of China due to the huge number of tourists who flock to visit this historical site.

Anu Oly (30/07)

Cindy Neo Xin Yi 33/07

This stretch of pavement was built for the convenience of the residents living in the nearby area when there was already one next to it. As geography students, we have to ponder that our nature(e.g. forests) are often destroyed due to human's greed and convenience.
Moreover, with the increasing population of the world, there will be perhaps more high-rise buildings of even higher storeys. Where will all our greeneries go then?
Yet, people have thought about solutions to these problems, rooftop gardens for example.
And so you can see, geography is closely related to our everyday life.

Vanessa Chew 18/07

There is no doubt we are stuck in a concrete jungle, what with HDB flats surrounding us in the residential estates and skyscrapers in the CBD, but desperately need plants at the same time as they help replenish the supply of oxygen in the air.

The overhead bridge – something I see everyday. It is made of concrete but decorated with beautiful flowers. Blending urban structures with nature, is that not what the geography around us is?

Koh Hwee Teng 18/07

We understand that geography is the study of the earth and its features. As we transform from the rural past to the urbanized present, we musn't forget what have been taking us through this revolution- wheels. Till today, we are still dependent on wheels to transport us to wherever we wish which therefore reminds us of their significant contribution towards transportation geography. Would living be possible without wheels?

Mavis Tay 12/07

As we all know, Singapore is a densely populated country. As geographers, we learn about how to combat the problems that arise from this, and we also learn how to forestall future problems that are associated with a densely populated country. As seen in this picture, a very effective solution for the lack of land would be to build upwards. Buildings like such are commonly seen in Singapore, and they are so common that we perhaps fail to see the brilliance of the idea of building houses upwards. Geography is intrinsically linked to the way humans live and behave, hence everyone should cultivate an avid interest in Geography, as it is of utmost relevance to us.

Lee Ke Li 31/07

Everything in this world is related to geography. This can be illustrated by the tree in this photograph; just like how the branches of the tree are attached to its trunk. Similarly, geography is related to many other aspects such as economical, political and environmental issues which happen in our daily life. For example, geography can relate to tourism, natural resources and weathering which we encounter or need in our daily life.

Georgina Tang, 18/07

Solar power is one of the varieties of energy being utilised in the world today. What is the better way to dry your laundry or things? Sunshine of course, in the most natural, simple and harmless way.

Lee Si Ting 18/07

Geography comprises of both the physical and human aspects. This photograph showcases both the physical and human aspects as it brings out the magnificence of nature despite the urbanization and development efforts surrounding it. In the background, the human aspect is shown by the blocks of buildings which illustrate the rapid urbanization and development of a young nation. On the other hand, the beautiful landscape in the foreground, especially the flora and fauna found in the park, makes up most of the physical aspect. Furthermore, the reflection of trees across the pond created an additional ambience mystery to the park, allowing one a place to explore his or her wildest imaginations. As such, the theme of “The geography of everyday life” is perfectly reflected through the various aspects in the photograph.

Wong Xin Geng Eugene , 30/07

See how closely we are related to geography? Lake, hills, homes, entertainment etc.. Thus we must take responsibility in maintaining it; protecting nature.
For example, if the lake is dirty due to pollution (littering, oil spills etc), then no one will want to come and stay.
If the lake dries up, the scenery will not be as beautiful as it is now.
Either way, no one wants to get near this place. Tourism industry suffer, people get unemployed, economy decline, poverty sits in, standard of living falls, and this results in a never ending downward spiral.
Thus I’d urge everyone to play their part in protecting nature, so that people in generations to come can still enjoy the magnificent works of nature and man.

Wong Shing Hei, Thomas 11/07

How is Geography related to this dirty beach? Well, a major segment in Geography is the study of how human interact with the environment and vice versa. This picture shows the negative impact of human actions that impact the environment; results in water pollution. This picture, which is taken from East Coast Park, reminds us that there could be people out there (including us) are doing things that causes our Earth to be as dirty and disgusting. Hence, in our everyday life, we must be aware of the environmental problems that we create and reduce the impact due to our actions on the environment. The Geography of Everyday Life - Start from today; do things that will beautify the environment leaving no negative impact to our environment!

Tan Hui Kiow 11/07

To most, this is nothing but a rock. But, to us, geography students, this is something more. We notice the lines of weakness, the odd shape of the rock and the fact that the rock is still half-buried. This is all due to weathering, which happens everytime, everywhere.

Charmaine Wee 18/07

Clouds, do play an important role in the Earth's continuous water supply. As we all would know, water is essential for most of our daily activities such as drinking, bathing, and the washing of our utensils, etc. Without sufficient water supply to go about, undesired problems such as droughts may occur, bringing harm to the people around.

Joshua Kartik 07/07

Water is a renewable resource. Ironically, water is a scarce resource in some countries. In Singapore, some inconsiderate people waste water unnecessarily. They fail to understand and simply ignore the fact that the water running out of our taps are desalinated water and cleaned sewage water that requires expensive technological processes. Geography is everywhere, even in every drop of water that falls unto the ground.

Tan Jia Lin 18/07

In this photograph, the bar Cafe Del Mar in Sentosa is facing a stretch of the popular Siloso beach. Without the construction of the islet acting like a breakwater, the beautiful beach would have been eroded by waves, causing the loss of a tourist attraction, and many job opportunities. There will also be one less recreational spot for Singaporeans to enjoy themselves.

Tai Khui Bing 30/07

Geography matters.It often determines how some facilities are constructed, why they are constructed this way, and how we go about utilising it.These facilities are often present in our everyday life, and we grow to learn to love and appreciate them.

Peh Si Hui 32/07

Scenes of urbanisation are present in almost the whole of Singapore. Examples of light industries situated near housing estates can be seen in the pictue above. Moreover, urbanisation has also led to an increase in the number of motorists on roads.

Shermaine Tan Si MIn 11/07

Interlocking branches of the trees in Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve forms a natural canopy. Home to over 500 species of tropical flora & fauna,the reserve is Singapore's first and only protected wetland reserve.The reserve includes mangrove and freshwater wetlands and has been well known for its wondorous bird life.

Fong Lai Xun 11/07

Driving a car is the most polluting act an average citizen commits. Exhaust gases released from cars cause adverse effects on the health of car users and innocent bystanders. The adverse health effects of car exhaust are pervasive and difficult to measure. The cost of environmental damage and reclamation has added to the cost of owning and operating a car. Hence, to improve the air condition, we should attempt to use public transport more frequently.

Kelvin Woon Wei Shen 32/07

Technological advancement are so great that buldings and high rise appartments are built almost everyday to accomodate people. Trees are given way to build such sophisicated and advanced transport links.

Mai Xiangrui 12/07

It is not surprising to see tall buildings in this modern city. Lack of land space and the high cost of land led to structures ony being able to go one way, upwards. But one might feel a bit relieved that among these tall fancy buildings, at least we still can see a bit of our traditional culture as well as a bit of nature.

Sim Kang Kim from 18/07

The vibrant colours of nature are evidences of how dynamic both physical and human geography can be. Furthermore, the never-ceasing flow of the water exhibited the vulnerabilities and unpredictability of life. The ever-changing aspect portrayed is best associated with ‘The geography of everyday life’.