Starter quiz

  • What is the role of an enquiry question in fieldwork?
    • It guide data collection and analysis to answer a specific geographic question.  ✓
    • It is used to decide the location for fieldwork.
    • It is a question asked to local residents during fieldwork.
  • Why is firsthand observation important in fieldwork?
    • helps geographers to enjoy the natural beauty of the area
    • it is important for geographers to take a break from their regular work
    • allows geographers to observe and understand processes in the real environment  ✓
  • Why is a risk assessment important?
    • it identifies potential hazards to reduce the risk of harm  ✓
    • it is important to ensure that the fieldwork is completed on time
    • it is done to make sure that the fieldwork is enjoyable
  • Match the keyword to its definition.
    • data
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      basic information that you can make sense of when answering a question ✓
    • varies
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      it is slightly different from other things that are otherwise similar ✓
    • service
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      a system that supplies a public need, for example waste collection ✓
  • What are common methods used in fieldwork to gather data?
    • surveys and questionnaires  ✓
    • observation  ✓
    • studying the continents
    • photographs  ✓
  • Which factors might affect data collection?
    • time of day  ✓
    • if you use a coloured map
    • weather  ✓
    • time of year  ✓
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