Geography Fieldwork: Learn the Basics with Interactive Quizzes

Question 1

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

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Using a computer

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Taking photos

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Measuring distances

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Listening to sounds

Question 2

If you see a hazard during fieldwork, you should:

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Leave the area right away

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Tell your teacher

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Keep working

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Ignore it

Question 3

What's the difference between a hypothesis and a prediction?

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A hypothesis is a guess about what might happen, while a prediction is a statement about what you think will happen.

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A prediction is a guess about what might happen, while a hypothesis is a statement about what you think will happen.

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There's no difference between a hypothesis and a prediction.

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I don't know.

Question 4

In a rural area, an example of a human feature is:

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A farm

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A forest

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A river

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A mountain

Question 5

Before starting any fieldwork, what is the most important thing to do first?

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Carry out a risk assessment

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Write a research question

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Plan the route

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Gather equipment

Question 6

What is the purpose of using a data analysis sheet?

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To help you make sense of your information

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To write down your information accurately

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To show your results to others

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To keep you safe

Question 7

If you wanted to find out about the history of your town, which type of fieldwork investigation would you do?

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Interview local people

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Measure the height of buildings

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Map the distribution of trees

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Count the number of cars passing by

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a useful skill to have for fieldwork?

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Being good at writing stories

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Being able to see things carefully

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Being able to talk to people

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Being able to solve problems

Question 9

What is the main reason for doing fieldwork?

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To learn about the world around us by going there and looking at it

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To finish a school project

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To get some exercise

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To make new friends

Question 10

What do we call it when we use our fieldwork information to make guesses and reach conclusions?

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Analysing data

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Collecting data

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Planning fieldwork

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Observing

Question 11

What is the very first thing you need to do when planning a fieldwork investigation?

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Decide what you want to find out.

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Go to the field and collect data.

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Write a report about your findings.

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Reach a conclusion from your data.

Question 12

What tool do we use to measure how hot or cold it is outside?

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Rain gauge

Question 13

What should you do if you see a wild animal while doing fieldwork?

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Stay far away and watch it from a distance.

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Get very close so you can see it better.

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Make lots of noise to scare it away.

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Give it food so it becomes friendly.

Question 14

What is the purpose of a hypothesis in a fieldwork investigation?

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To provide a prediction about the outcome of your investigation

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To describe the problem you are investigating

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To explain the results of your investigation

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To prove your theory

Question 15

Which of these is NOT an important consideration when selecting a location for a fieldwork investigation?

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How close it is to your home

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How easy it is to get to the place

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How safe it is

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How relevant it is to the question you are investigating

Question 16

What is the difference between primary and secondary data?

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

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Secondary data is collected in the field, while primary data is collected from existing sources

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Primary data is qualitative, while secondary data is quantitative

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There is no difference between primary and secondary data

Question 17

Which of these is a type of fieldwork observation?

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Participant observation and non-participant observation

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Participant observation

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Non-participant observation

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Structured observation

Question 18

When planning a fieldwork investigation, which step should come first?

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Identifying what you want to find out

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Choosing where to go

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Figuring out how you will collect information

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Assessing the risks involved

Question 19

Why might someone use questionnaires in a fieldwork study?

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To get information from lots of people easily

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To learn detailed thoughts and feelings

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To watch people's behaviour in their natural surroundings

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To create a map showing where things are

Question 20

Which of these is an example of qualitative data?

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The colour of a leaf

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The number of houses on a street

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The height of a tree

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The temperature of a lake

Question 21

What's the first step in making sense of the information you've gathered in your fieldwork?

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Organising and summarising your data

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Thinking about what your findings mean

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Drawing conclusions about what you've found

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Sharing your results with others

Question 22

What's the difference between a hypothesis and a prediction?

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A hypothesis is a testable statement, while a prediction is a general idea about the outcome.

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A prediction is a testable statement, while a hypothesis is a general idea about the outcome.

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A hypothesis and a prediction are the same thing.

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A hypothesis is a guess, while a prediction is a fact.

Question 23

Why do we use symbols on maps?

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To represent different things on the map

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To make the map look nicer

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To show the way to places

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To provide extra details about the area

Question 24

Which of these is **NOT** a step when preparing for a fieldwork investigation?

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Writing a report about what you find out

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Asking questions about what you want to learn

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Checking for any dangers in the area you will visit

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Drawing a map of the area you will visit

Question 25

What is the purpose of a hypothesis in fieldwork?

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To guess what you will find out in your investigation

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To explain what you have found out in your investigation

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To help you plan your investigation

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To prove that your research questions are good ones

Question 26

What is the difference between qualitative data and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data is about ideas and opinions, while quantitative data is about numbers and measurements.

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Quantitative data is about ideas and opinions, while qualitative data is about numbers and measurements.

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Both types of data are about ideas and opinions.

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Both types of data are about numbers and measurements.

Question 27

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 cloud

Question 28

Why is it important to do a risk assessment before doing fieldwork?

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To find out about any dangers and make sure you can stay safe

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To check how good the information you will collect will be

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To help you think about what you will find out

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To help you decide where you will go for your investigation

Question 29

How does fieldwork help you improve your geography skills?

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It lets you see things up close and learn about them directly.

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It gives you a map and instructions to help you explore.

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It shows you pictures and videos to teach you about geography.

Question 30

How can we protect the environment while doing fieldwork?

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Walk or cycle instead of driving

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Take only what you need and leave the site as you found it

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Be quiet and respectful of wildlife

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Take lots of photos to remember the experience

Question 31

When planning a fieldwork investigation, what are the key steps you need to take, and why is each step important?

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First, decide what you want to find out and where you will go. Then, collect information and examine it carefully. Finally, share your findings.

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First, go somewhere and gather information. Then, decide what you want to find out and share your findings.

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Decide what you want to find out, then gather information. Finally, share your findings.

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Go somewhere and gather information. Then, examine it carefully and decide what you want to find out.

Question 32

How does fieldwork help you solve problems?

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You can test ideas and see what works.

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You learn about maps.

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You write better reports.

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You use a compass.

Question 33

What is the first step in planning a fieldwork investigation?

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Identifying the research question

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Choosing the study area

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Presenting findings

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Collecting data

Question 34

What is the purpose of a visit to the study area before fieldwork?

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To gather information about the study area

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To complete the fieldwork investigation

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To present findings to the class

Question 35

Is it always best to do fieldwork alone?

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No

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N/A

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Yes

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N/A

Question 36

Why do we present the findings of fieldwork?

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To share information and communicate results

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To prepare for future investigations

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To check if the fieldwork was successful

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To gain more data

Question 37

What is a benefit of using maps in fieldwork?

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They show data in a visual way

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They mean you don't need to observe

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They make fieldwork more fun

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They can replace real data collection

Question 38

How can technology help with fieldwork?

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It can improve data collection and analysis

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It makes fieldwork more dangerous

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It means we don't need to do fieldwork

Question 39

When doing fieldwork, it's important to:

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Respect the environment and the people in it

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Make up results

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Trick people to get information

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Ignore any possible biases

Question 40

How does fieldwork help us learn about geography?

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It gives us real-world experiences and helps us think critically

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It is a replacement for learning in the classroom

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It is only useful for older students

Question 41

Which step is NOT included in planning a fieldwork investigation?

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Drawing conclusions before collecting data

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Formulating the research question

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Selecting data collection methods

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Identifying the study area

Question 42

Which method is most suitable for collecting data on wildlife during a fieldwork investigation?

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Observational checklist

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Interview

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Survey

Question 43

What is the main difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes, while quantitative data measures

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Qualitative data is easier to analyze than quantitative data

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Qualitative data requires special equipment to collect

Question 44

What is the main purpose of presenting fieldwork findings?

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To share the results of the investigation

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To get a good grade

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To impress the audience

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a type of fieldwork presentation?

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Text message

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Written report

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Oral presentation

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Poster

Question 46

What is a limitation of using maps in fieldwork?

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Maps may not be up-to-date or accurate

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Maps are too expensive to use

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Maps can replace the need for fieldwork

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Maps are only useful for large-scale investigations

Question 47

What is an advantage of using technology in fieldwork?

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Allows for real-time data collection and analysis

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Eliminates the need for fieldwork planning

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Makes fieldwork more enjoyable

Question 48

What is the most important thing to keep in mind when conducting fieldwork?

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Safety should always be a priority

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Finishing the investigation on time

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Getting the best possible results