Geography Fieldwork: Interactive Quizzes and Learning Resources

Question 1

When planning a fieldwork trip, which step is essential to ensure safety?

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Choosing a safe location

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Contacting the local council

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Preparing a budget

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Booking accommodation

Question 2

When faced with strong winds during a coastal fieldwork trip, which actions would help you stay safe?

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Face the wind and lean forward slightly.

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Find shelter behind large rocks or trees.

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Run against the wind to avoid being blown over.

Question 3

When planning a fieldwork investigation to study plant distribution, what are the key steps you should follow?

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Identify research questions, select methods, collect and analyze data, draw conclusions

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Collect data, identify research questions, select methods, draw conclusions

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Draw conclusions, identify research questions, select methods, collect data

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Select methods, draw conclusions, identify research questions, collect data

Question 4

In a fieldwork study on litter in your local park, which method would provide the most dependable data?

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Using random sampling to select areas and count litter in those areas

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Counting litter in a small area and multiplying by the park's total area

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Asking people to guess the amount of litter in the park

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Taking a photo of the park and counting litter in the photo

Question 5

How can technology be used in fieldwork? What are the benefits and drawbacks of using technology in fieldwork investigations?

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Technology can be used to collect data more quickly and efficiently, but it can also be more expensive and less reliable than traditional methods.

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Technology is not useful in fieldwork.

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Technology can only be used to collect data in fieldwork.

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Technology always makes fieldwork investigations more accurate and reliable.

Question 6

What is fieldwork in Geography?

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Going to a place to gather information and learn about its features

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Learning about geography in a classroom

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Writing a report on a geography topic

Question 7

During a geography fieldwork investigation, you collect data on the heights of trees in a forest. Which of these methods would be best for finding the average tree height?

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Add up all the tree heights and divide by the number of trees (mean).

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Find the most common tree height (mode).

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Find the middle tree height (median).

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Find the difference between the tallest and shortest trees (range).

Question 8

How does fieldwork help us to learn about our surroundings and solve real-life issues?

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Fieldwork lets us gather information that can help us find and fix problems in our area.

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Fieldwork can only tell us about the world around us, not help us solve problems.

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Fieldwork is only good for studying nature.

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Fieldwork is not important for people who study geography.

Question 9

Why is fieldwork essential for geographers?

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It allows geographers to gather real-world data.

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It's the only way geographers can learn about the world.

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It's always more accurate than other methods.

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It's the easiest way for geographers to conduct research.

Question 10

To investigate how litter impacts wildlife, which data collection method is most appropriate and why?

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Conduct a transect study to count litter items in various locations.

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Set up a camera trap to capture animal images.

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Survey local residents about their littering habits.

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Interview park rangers about their wildlife observations.

Question 11

What is informed consent, and when is it required during fieldwork?

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Informed consent is asking people to participate in fieldwork and ensuring they understand and agree to it.

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Informed consent is telling people what will happen during fieldwork, even if they don't want to participate.

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Informed consent is writing to parents or guardians to ask if their child can participate in fieldwork.

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Informed consent is not required during fieldwork.

Question 12

You're researching the environmental impact of tourism in a coastal area. Where would you find reliable information?

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Government reports, scientific articles, and local newspapers. Check if the source is trusted and the information is backed up.

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Only government reports, because they're always accurate.

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Websites and social media, because it's easy to find lots of information there.

Question 13

In fieldwork, geographers use different methods to analyze data. Which method is used to analyze and interpret data that is not in numbers?

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Content analysis

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Statistical analysis

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GIS mapping

Question 14

When geographers work with people, what's the most important thing to remember?

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Ask for permission before asking questions or taking pictures.

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Always wear a uniform.

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Never share your data.

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Geographers should never work with people.

Question 15

When collecting data during fieldwork, geographers often use questionnaires. Which of these is **NOT** a helpful way to ensure the data collected is reliable?

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Asking questions that lead respondents to a particular answer

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Using clear and simple language

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Testing the questionnaire with a small group of people beforehand

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Making sure the people you ask are representative of the wider group you are interested in

Question 16

What is a transect used for in fieldwork?

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To study how plants and animals are spread out in an area

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To measure the height of trees

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To track animals

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To draw the shape of a river

Question 17

What should you do first when planning a fieldwork investigation?

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Decide what you want to find out

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Collect information

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Check for risks

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Draw a map of your route

Question 18

What is a hypothesis in fieldwork?

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An idea about what you might find out

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A question you want to answer

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A tool you use to collect information

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A way of showing your results

Question 19

What's the difference between a primary source of data and a secondary source of data?

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You collect primary data yourself, while someone else collects secondary data for you

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Someone else collects primary data for you, while you collect secondary data yourself

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Primary data is qualitative, while secondary data is quantitative

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Secondary data is qualitative, while primary data is quantitative

Question 20

What type of map shows the bumpy bits and flat bits of an area?

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Topographical map

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Political map

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Treasure map

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Aerial photograph

Question 21

What does the scale on a map show you?

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The distance between two places

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Which way is north

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How tall mountains are

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Which areas are the most fun

Question 22

Which of these is a natural thing you might find in your local area?

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A park

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A shop

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A school

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A church

Question 23

What's the main reason we do fieldwork in geography?

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To find out more about our surroundings

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To learn how to be good explorers

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To make new friends

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To test out our ideas

Question 24

When carrying out fieldwork, which step should you complete first?

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Planning the investigation

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Collecting data

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Analysing the data

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Drawing conclusions

Question 25

What type of information can you gather using a questionnaire?

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Written responses from people

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Measurements from the environment

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Photographs of the area

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Samples of plants or soil

Question 26

What is a hypothesis in a fieldwork investigation?

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A guess or prediction about what you think will happen

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A question you want to answer

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A method for collecting data

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A way to present your results

Question 27

What is the difference between primary and secondary data?

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Primary data is collected by you, secondary data is collected by someone else

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Primary data is more reliable than secondary data

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Secondary data is more up-to-date than primary data

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There is no difference between primary and secondary data

Question 28

Which of these is an example of a human feature on a map?

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A road

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A river

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A mountain

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A forest

Question 29

What does the scale of a map tell you?

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How far apart places are on the map compared to in real life

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How big the map is

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How many pages the map has

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What type of information is on the map

Question 30

Which of these is not a way to collect data during fieldwork?

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Playing games

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Observing

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Asking questions

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Conducting experiments

Question 31

What is the purpose of a transect line in a fieldwork study?

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To record changes in the environment along a line

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To measure the distance between two points

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To mark the edges of the study area

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To collect soil samples

Question 32

What is the first thing you should do when analysing data collected during fieldwork?

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Organise the data

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Make conclusions

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Find patterns

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Present the data

Question 33

What is a hypothesis and how is it used in fieldwork?

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A hypothesis is a prediction that you test during fieldwork

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A hypothesis is a conclusion that you make from fieldwork data

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A hypothesis is a question that you ask during fieldwork

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A hypothesis is none of the above

Question 34

True or False: A transect is a straight line drawn on a map to compare different areas.

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True

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False

Question 35

What's the purpose of making a prediction before doing an investigation?

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To guess what the results will be

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To make sure the investigation is fair

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To explain why something happened

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To decide which method to use

Question 36

What type of graph is best for showing numbers?

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Line graph

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Venn diagram

Question 37

The process of gathering information from the environment during fieldwork is called:

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Data collection

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Fieldwork

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Observation

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Analysis

Question 38

Which of these is an example of physical data collected during fieldwork?

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Number of trees in a forest

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Opinions of local people

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Behavior of animals

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Land use patterns

Question 39

What is the main reason for using symbols on a fieldwork map?

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To represent different features on the ground

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To make the map more attractive

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To mark the observer's location

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To indicate distances

Question 40

What is the main role of a compass during fieldwork?

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Determining direction

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Measuring distances

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Locating landmarks

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Calculating areas

Question 41

What is the primary difference between a primary source and a secondary source of information in fieldwork?

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Primary sources are first-hand accounts, while secondary sources are second-hand accounts

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Primary sources are qualitative, while secondary sources are quantitative

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Primary sources are collected by the researcher, while secondary sources are found in books

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There is no difference between primary and secondary sources

Question 42

What is the best way to measure how tall a tree is when in the field?

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Use a clinometer

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Use a measuring tape

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Guess it using your eyes

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Ask someone else

Question 43

What is the most important consideration when planning a fieldwork study?

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The safety of the participants

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The weather

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The time of year

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The availability of resources

Question 44

What is the difference between a qualitative and a quantitative observation?

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Quantitative observations are numbers, while qualitative observations are descriptions.

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Qualitative observations are numbers, while quantitative observations are descriptions.

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There is no difference between qualitative and quantitative observations.

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Qualitative observations are made using a microscope, while quantitative observations are made with the naked eye.

Question 45

What is the purpose of using a quadrat in fieldwork?

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To count the number of plants in a habitat

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To measure the size of a habitat

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To measure the height of trees in a habitat

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To collect soil samples

Question 46

How can geographers make sure that people who don't know much about geography can understand their fieldwork findings?

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Make presentations that are easy to follow and interesting.

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Use difficult words and graphs with lots of numbers.

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Don't use any pictures or examples.

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Only share the findings with other geographers.

Question 47

Which of the following methods is NOT used to collect data in geography?

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Guessing

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Interviews

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Surveys

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Observations

Question 48

What is the main goal of a fieldwork activity?

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To gather information about a local area

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To test a hypothesis

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To improve map-reading skills only

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To learn about different cultures only

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a skill commonly used in fieldwork?

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Solving math problems

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Using a compass

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Drawing a map

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Measuring distances

Question 50

What is the difference between primary and secondary data?

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Primary data is collected firsthand, while secondary data is gathered from existing sources

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Secondary data is collected firsthand, while primary data is gathered from existing sources

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There is no difference between primary and secondary data

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Primary data is qualitative, while secondary data is quantitative

Question 51

What is the purpose of a hypothesis in fieldwork?

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To guide the data collection

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To make a guess about the outcome of the fieldwork

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To explain the results of the fieldwork

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To disprove the results of the fieldwork

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT an ethical consideration in fieldwork?

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Ignoring cultural differences

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Respecting the privacy of participants

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Getting permission before collecting data

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Avoiding harm to the environment

Question 53

In fieldwork, why do we use a questionnaire?

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To collect specific information from people

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To write down what we see around us

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To draw a picture of the data

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To work out the results of a test

Question 54

In fieldwork, what does the word 'hypothesis' mean?

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An idea of what you might find

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A question you want to answer

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A way to collect information

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A result you get after looking at data

Question 55

When sharing your fieldwork experiences and data on social media, it's important to think about:

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Keeping your personal information private

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Not using other people's work without permission

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Only sharing the positive aspects of your experience

Question 56

When measuring distance during fieldwork, which tool is most suitable?

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Tape measure

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Compass

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Protractor

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Thermometer

Question 57

Before starting a fieldwork investigation, what's the first step?

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Identifying the question you want to answer

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Collecting data

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Choosing a location

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Preparing equipment

Question 58

Which of these is NOT a type of data collected during fieldwork?

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Information found in books or online

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Information described in numbers

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Information described in words or pictures

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Information collected from experiments in a laboratory

Question 59

What's the main purpose of a hypothesis in fieldwork?

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To make predictions

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To collect data

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To analyze results

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To interpret data

Question 60

When choosing a group to study in fieldwork, which method ensures everyone has an equal chance of being included?

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Random sampling

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Systematic sampling

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Stratified sampling

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Quota sampling

Question 61

What is the name for the process of gathering and noting down information during fieldwork?

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Data collection

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Data analysis

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Data interpretation

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Data presentation

Question 62

What is the main reason for writing a fieldwork report?

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To show the results of the investigation

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To plan the fieldwork activities

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To analyse the data collected

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To interpret the results

Question 63

Which of these is a physical feature that geographers might observe and record during fieldwork?

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A river

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How people use the land

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A building

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The number of people living in an area

Question 64

What is the purpose of a hypothesis in fieldwork?

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To make a prediction about the results of the investigation

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To analyse the data collected

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To present the findings of the investigation

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To interpret the results