Geography Investigation Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

What is the primary goal of a geographical enquiry?

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Providing answers to geographical questions

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Finding solutions to geographical problems

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Describing geographical features

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Learning about different cultures

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source of information?

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A book written by a historian

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A newspaper article

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A photograph taken by a tourist

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A survey conducted by a researcher

Question 3

What should you do first when carrying out a geographical investigation?

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Ask a geographical question

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Gather information

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Draw a map

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Write a report

Question 4

How can a primary source be different from a secondary source?

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A primary source is based on personal experience, while a secondary source is based on someone else's experience

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A secondary source is based on personal experience, while a primary source is based on someone else's experience

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There is no difference between a primary source and a secondary source

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A primary source is more reliable than a secondary source

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a way of presenting geographical findings?

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Sending a text message

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Writing a report

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Giving a talk

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Making a poster

Question 6

What is the purpose of a bibliography?

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To list the sources you used in your research

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To make your work look more impressive

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To explain the meaning of difficult words

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To help you remember the information you found

Question 7

What do contour lines show on a map?

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The height of the land

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The type of land

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The direction of the water flow

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The boundaries of different countries

Question 8

Which line on a globe divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

Question 9

Which of these is a renewable resource?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 10

Which skill will you NOT learn in this Geography unit?

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Remembering facts

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Asking questions about the Earth

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Finding information on the internet

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Sharing your findings

Question 11

What is the first thing to do when you start a project?

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Ask a question

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Look for information

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Share your findings

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Draw a map

Question 12

Why do we do a geographical enquiry?

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To find out things about the world around us

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To learn about different cultures

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To learn how to write better

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To become better at map reading

Question 13

Which of these is a renewable resource?

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Wind power

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Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 14

Which type of data is a map an example of?

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Spatial data

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Numerical data

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Categorical data

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Temporal data

Question 15

What is the very first step in carrying out geographical research?

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Asking a research question

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Collecting information

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Analyzing data

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Presenting findings

Question 16

Which of these is an example of a qualitative geographical method?

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Interviewing

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Surveying

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Statistical analysis

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Remote sensing

Question 17

What is the main goal of a geographical case study?

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To study a particular place or issue in depth

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To test a hypothesis

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To collect data for a research project

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To present a geographical argument

Question 18

Which of these is **not** a part of a good geographical presentation?

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Personal opinions

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Clear visuals

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Engaging language

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Data that supports arguments

Question 19

What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory in geographical research?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-supported explanation.

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A theory is more specific than a hypothesis.

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A hypothesis is always correct, while a theory may be revised or disproven.

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There is no difference between a hypothesis and a theory.

Question 20

What is the first step in starting a geographical enquiry?

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Finding a question that interests you

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Finding a map

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Drawing a picture

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Looking at a website

Question 21

What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original accounts, while secondary sources are interpretations of original accounts.

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Secondary sources are original accounts, while primary sources are interpretations of original accounts.

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Primary sources are more reliable than secondary sources.

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Secondary sources are more reliable than primary sources.

Question 22

What is the capital of England?

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London

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Edinburgh

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Cardiff

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Belfast

Question 23

What is the largest island in the British Isles?

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Great Britain

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Ireland

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Isle of Wight

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Anglesey

Question 24

What is the very first step in a geography investigation?

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Asking a geography question

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Looking for data

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Showing your findings

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Making a map

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a type of geography question?

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What is my favorite food?

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Where is something?

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Why is this happening?

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Can this be improved?

Question 26

What is a hypothesis's job in a geography investigation?

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To make a guess

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To prove a result

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To find data

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To present findings

Question 27

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

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Primary sources are firsthand, while secondary sources are secondhand.

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Secondary sources are firsthand, while primary sources are secondhand.

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There is no difference

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only primary sources are good

Question 28

Which map below is meant to persuade you?

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A map with a political party's election results

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A map with countries colored by population

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A map with the history of your state

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A map with the best parks in your city

Question 29

What is the purpose of a map's legend?

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To explain map symbols

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To give more details about the map

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To make the map more fun to look at

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There is no purpose to a legend

Question 30

What is the difference between GIS and GPS?

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GIS makes maps, GPS helps you find your way.

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GPS makes maps, GIS helps you find your way.

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They are the same thing.

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GIS is only for adults.

Question 31

Why is it important to use a variety of resources in geographical research?

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To gather different perspectives and ensure accuracy.

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To save time by relying on only one source of information.

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To confuse the reader by presenting conflicting information.

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To make the research sound more impressive.

Question 32

What is the main goal of a geographical enquiry?

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To answer a specific question or solve a problem.

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To gather as much information as possible on a topic.

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To prove a predetermined hypothesis.

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To entertain the reader with interesting facts.

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a step involved in conducting a geographical enquiry?

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Writing an introduction to the research.

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Identifying the research question.

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Collecting data from various sources.

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Drawing conclusions based on the evidence.

Question 34

What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source in geographical research?

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Primary sources are firsthand accounts, while secondary sources are interpretations of those accounts.

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Secondary sources are more reliable than primary sources.

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Primary sources are always written documents, while secondary sources can be anything.

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There is no difference between primary and secondary sources.

Question 35

Which of the following is an example of quantitative geographical data?

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The number of people living in a city.

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The description of the landscape of a region.

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The opinions of local residents on a proposed development.

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The history of a particular place.

Question 36

Why are maps and graphs useful in geographical presentations?

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They visually represent data and make it easier to understand.

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They add colour and make the presentation more attractive.

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They are essential for any geographical presentation.

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They are only useful for presenting quantitative data.

Question 37

How can geographical enquiries help us understand the world around us?

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They help us solve real-world problems and make informed decisions.

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They satisfy our curiosity about different places and cultures.

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They provide entertainment and escape from reality.

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They have no practical applications.

Question 38

What is the potential impact of bias in geographical research?

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Bias can influence the interpretation of data and lead to inaccurate conclusions.

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Bias is a necessary part of any research process.

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Bias only affects subjective data.

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Bias is not a concern in geographical research.

Question 39

In geographical research, why is it important to use triangulation, and how does it improve the accuracy of findings?

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Triangulation involves using multiple sources to gather information and comparing them for consistency.

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Triangulation is used to calculate distances on maps.

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Triangulation is not essential in geographical research.

Question 40

Which type of geographical question explores the causes and effects of an event?

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Why question

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How question

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What question

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Where question

Question 41

Which resource is most suitable for obtaining data on a country's population?

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Census data

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Encyclopedia

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Newspaper article

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Atlas

Question 42

What is the term for the study of the relationship between humans and their surroundings?

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Human geography

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Social geography

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Environmental science

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Physical geography

Question 43

Which tool measures distances on a map?

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Scale bar

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Compass

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Latitude and longitude

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Protractor

Question 44

What are the imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator called?

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Latitudes

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Meridians

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Longitudes

Question 45

Which of the following is considered a physical feature?

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Mountain

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City

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Religion

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Language

Question 46

Which of these is the best question to start a geographical enquiry about the impact of tourism on a local area?

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How has tourism changed the environment of this village?

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Is tourism good or bad for the local economy?

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What are the different types of tourist attractions in this area?

Question 47

You want to find out how many people visit a local park each year. Which of these resources would be most helpful?

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The park's visitor records

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A book about local history

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A map of the park

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An interview with a park ranger

Question 48

You are presenting your findings about the changing population of a town. Which visual representation would be most effective?

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A line graph showing population trends over time

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A map of the town with population density marked

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A table listing the population figures for each year

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A pie chart showing the population distribution by age group

Question 49

What is the main purpose of a geographical enquiry?

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To answer a specific question about a place or an issue

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To collect as much information as possible

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To create a beautiful map

Question 50

You are researching the impact of climate change on a particular region. Which of these sources would be most reliable?

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A peer-reviewed scientific journal article

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A blog post by an environmental activist

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A website for a travel company

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A news article about climate change

Question 51

You are conducting an interview with a local resident about their experiences with a recent flood. What is the most important thing to do during the interview?

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Listen carefully and take notes

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Focus on getting as much information as possible, even if it's not relevant

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Interrupt to correct any inaccuracies in their statements

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Ask leading questions to get the desired answers

Question 52

You have collected data about the number of trees planted in your local area over the past five years. What is the best way to present this information visually?

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A bar graph showing the number of trees planted each year

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A table listing the number of trees planted each year

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A map showing the location of the trees

Question 53

Why is it important to consider different perspectives when conducting a geographical enquiry?

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To get a more complete and balanced understanding of the issue

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To make the enquiry more interesting

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To ensure everyone agrees with your findings

Question 54

You are writing a report about the environmental impact of a new shopping centre. Which of these is the most appropriate conclusion to include?

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The new shopping centre is likely to have both positive and negative environmental impacts, and these need to be carefully considered.

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The new shopping centre will have a positive impact on the environment.

Question 55

You have completed your geographical enquiry about the impact of traffic on air quality. What is the next step?

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Share your findings with others and consider potential solutions

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Write a detailed report for your teacher

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Start a new enquiry on a different topic