Fieldwork: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 3 Geography

Question 1

During fieldwork, which of these is NOT a type of data you can collect?

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Opinions of passersby

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Survey responses

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Weather observations

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Soil samples

Question 2

When conducting a survey, what should you do to ensure participants are informed and willing to participate?

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Explain the survey's purpose and ask for their consent.

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Survey only those who you believe will provide favorable responses.

Question 3

Fieldwork can be used for many things besides just collecting and analyzing data. Which three of these are ways fieldwork can be used to study or improve the local environment around you?

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To find areas of pollution and ways to reduce it.

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To record changes in the local environment over time.

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To get the local community involved in environmental issues.

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To make a map of the local area.

Question 4

Why is it essential to use the correct tools and follow the proper steps during fieldwork?

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To gather accurate and dependable data.

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To make fieldwork more fun.

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To complete fieldwork more quickly.

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To impress the teacher.

Question 5

When doing fieldwork, what's the best way to make sure your information is accurate and reliable?

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Use different ways to collect information, like surveys, observations, and experiments.

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Write down everything you see, even if it's not important.

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Work quickly so you can collect as much information as possible.

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Ignore any information that doesn't match what you thought would happen.

Question 6

When gathering information from people for your fieldwork, it's crucial to protect their privacy. What should you always do to ensure the safety of the data they share?

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Ask people if you can use the information they share in your project.

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Ask only questions that people will find interesting.

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Keep the data you collect a secret.

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Tell people they can't change or correct the information they give you.

Question 7

When choosing a place for our fieldwork, what should we think about first?

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How well it will help us learn what we want to know

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How much fun it will be

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How close it is

Question 8

When doing fieldwork, what practical steps can researchers take to stay safe?

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Wear appropriate clothing and footwear, carry a first-aid kit, and inform others of your whereabouts.

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Avoid informing others of your plans or activities.

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Explore unfamiliar areas alone without a phone.

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Ignore potential hazards to complete your work quickly.

Question 9

In fieldwork, why is it important to choose people who represent the area when asking for information?

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To ensure that the opinions of all people in the area are included.

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To make it easier to find people to ask.

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To save time and effort.

Question 10

When choosing a place to do their fieldwork, what three things should researchers think about?

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How far away the site is and how easy it is to get to

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Whether the site is safe and has no dangers

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Whether the site has the things the researchers want to study

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How much the fieldwork will cost

Question 11

What does it mean when a scientific study can be replicated?

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Other scientists can repeat the study and get the same results.

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The study follows safety rules and doesn't harm people or the environment.

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The study collects information from many different people or places.

Question 12

When doing fieldwork, we can collect information in different ways. Name three different methods of data collection and explain when we might use each one.

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Surveys, observations, and experiments

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Interviews, questionnaires, and focus groups

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Diaries, journals, and photographs

Question 13

You surveyed people in the park to learn how they use the space. The results showed that 40% walk, 30% play, and 20% picnic. What activity is most popular in the park?

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Walking

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Playing

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Picnicking

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I don't know

Question 14

What is the main goal of doing fieldwork in geography?

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To explore and gather information about the environment around us, both natural and made by people

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To practice our writing skills by describing the local area

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To have fun playing games outdoors

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To take pictures of the scenery

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a way we collect information during fieldwork?

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Talking to people we meet (interviews)

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Asking people questions (surveys)

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Carefully watching and recording what we see (observations)

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Doing experiments or tests

Question 16

What is a natural part of our environment?

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A river flowing through the land

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A school building where you learn

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A car driving down the road

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A house where you live

Question 17

When doing fieldwork, how should we behave?

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Be respectful of the environment and others around us

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Make as much noise as we can

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Run around and play without paying attention

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Do whatever we want, even if it's not safe

Question 18

What is the very first thing we should do when planning a fieldwork investigation?

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Figure out what we want to learn

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Start gathering data right away

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Analyze the data we have

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Write a report about our findings

Question 19

What is the main reason for writing a fieldwork report?

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To share our findings with others

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To get a good grade

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To show off our work

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To make our teacher happy

Question 20

What is a conclusion?

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A summary of what we found out

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An opinion about what happened

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A guess about what will happen in the future

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A question that we still have

Question 21

What is the process called when we collect information about the environment by observing and recording data?

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Fieldwork

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Note-taking

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Surveying

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Data analysis

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a common activity in fieldwork?

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Playing games

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Asking people questions

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Examining the natural features of an area

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Taking measurements

Question 23

Why do we conduct surveys in fieldwork?

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To gather opinions and information from people

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To observe the physical environment

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To measure the size of an area

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To test the effects of a variable

Question 24

What is the final step in the fieldwork process?

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Writing a report

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Collecting data

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Analyzing data

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Drawing conclusions

Question 25

In fieldwork, what is used to ask questions to people?

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Questionnaire

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Map

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Thermometer

Question 26

When we use our eyes and senses to gather information, what is this called?

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Observation

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Experiment

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Interview

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a natural feature found in the environment?

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Playground

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River

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Tree

Question 28

What are two benefits of doing fieldwork?

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Get some exercise, learn about the local area

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Meet new people, play games

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Take photos, write a story

Question 29

Before you go on a fieldwork trip, what is the first thing to do?

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Think about what you want to learn

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Guess where you might go

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Imagine what you might find

Question 30

What is the difference between a guess and a scientific idea?

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A scientific idea is based on evidence, while a guess is not

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A guess is based on evidence, while a scientific idea is not

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They are the same thing

Question 31

Why is it important to think about what your results mean after you have collected your data?

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Both of the above

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It helps you to understand what you have found out

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It helps you to plan your next steps

Question 32

What should you do if you are not sure about something during fieldwork?

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Ask your teacher or a grown-up helper

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Guess the answer

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Write down the wrong answer

Question 33

When planning a fieldwork study, what should you do first?

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Choose a topic

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Prepare your equipment

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Conduct surveys

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Draw a map

Question 34

Which of these is not a natural feature?

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Bridge

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River

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Tree

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Mountain

Question 35

What do we call a person who studies the environment?

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Geographer

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Biologist

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Doctor

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Teacher

Question 36

What is the purpose of having a hypothesis in a fieldwork study?

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To suggest a possible answer to a question

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To explain the experiment's steps

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To analyze the data

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To draw conclusions

Question 37

What is the final step in a fieldwork study?

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Writing a report

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Collecting data

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Analyzing data

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Making conclusions

Question 38

When doing a survey, what should you do first?

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Write a question to explore

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Collect information

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Choose who to ask

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Examine the results

Question 39

What is the purpose of an experiment in fieldwork?

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To test an idea

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To gather data

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To see natural features

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To make a map

Question 40

When observing something in nature, what is the first thing you should do?

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Describe it with words

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Draw a picture of it

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Measure it

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Take a picture of it

Question 41

In science, what is a hypothesis?

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A possible explanation for something

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Something that is definitely true

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A picture of a natural feature

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A table of information

Question 42

Which of these is made by humans?

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Buildings

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Mountains

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Rivers

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Trees

Question 43

Why do we use surveys in fieldwork?

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To collect information from a particular group of people

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To measure changes in the environment over time

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To test a hypothesis

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To gather data about the local wildlife

Question 44

What's the first step in planning a fieldwork experiment?

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Coming up with a research question

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Collecting data

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Analyzing the results

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Writing a report

Question 45

What's the difference between a natural feature and a human feature?

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Natural features include rivers and mountains, while human features include buildings and roads.

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Natural features are created by humans, while human features are created by nature.

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Natural features are in cities, while human features are in the countryside.

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Natural features are usually permanent, while human features can change over time.

Question 46

What do we do when we conduct surveys in fieldwork?

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Talk to people and ask them questions

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Look around and take notes

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Test different things to see what happens

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Read books and articles

Question 47

Which one of these is NOT a natural feature?

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A building

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A river

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A tree

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A mountain

Question 48

How should you write a good hypothesis?

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Make it specific and testable.

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Write it like a wish.

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Just guess what will happen.

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Copy it from a book.

Question 49

Which one of these is an example of a dependent variable?

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How tall a plant grows

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How much water a plant gets

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What type of plant it is

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Where the plant is placed

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a tool used in fieldwork?

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Computer

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Map

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Ruler

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Pencil

Question 51

What is the first step in planning a fieldwork study?

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Asking a question

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Writing a report

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Collecting data

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Drawing a map

Question 52

Which of these is a natural feature?

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River

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House

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Shop

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Car

Question 53

What type of data can be collected by counting?

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Quantitative

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Qualitative

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Both

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Neither

Question 54

What is the purpose of conducting a fieldwork survey?

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To collect information about a specific topic

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To explore a new area

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To test a hypothesis

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To create a map

Question 55

What does the term 'hypothesis' mean in the context of fieldwork?

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A guess or prediction

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A proven fact

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A question to be investigated

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A conclusion based on data

Question 56

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Quantitative data is based on numbers, while qualitative data is based on descriptions.

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Qualitative data is based on numbers, while quantitative data is based on descriptions.

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Both data types are based on numbers.

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Both data types are based on descriptions.

Question 57

Which of these is an example of a human feature that you might see during fieldwork?

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A building

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A river

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A tree

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A rock

Question 58

What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

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An observation is something you see or hear, while an inference is an idea or explanation

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An observation is a guess, while an inference is a fact

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An observation is made using your senses, while an inference is made using your imagination

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There is no difference between an observation and an inference

Question 59

Which of these is an example of a fieldwork experiment?

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Measuring the temperature of a river

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Watching the behavior of birds

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Surveying local residents

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Drawing a map of an area

Question 60

Which of these is not a good thing to do when doing fieldwork?

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Taking risks

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Respecting the environment

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Asking permission before entering private property

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Working with others

Question 61

What is the first thing you should do when planning a fieldwork investigation?

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Decide what you want to find out

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Do a risk assessment

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Collect data

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Draw conclusions

Question 62

When doing fieldwork, it's important to be respectful. What does this mean?

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Be polite and not hurt people's feelings.

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Don't take anything without asking first.

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Only talk to people you know.

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Only do fieldwork in safe places.

Question 63

When doing fieldwork, what should you do first?

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Plan your investigation

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Collect data

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Analyze data

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Draw conclusions

Question 64

What tool do you use to measure the distance between two points?

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Measuring tape

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Ruler

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Thermometer

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Compass