Geographical Enquiry Skills

What is the first stage in any geographical fieldwork enquiry?

• Introduction and planning

• Fieldwork techniques and methods

• Data Presentation

What is the minimum number of hypotheses you need to have for this paper?

• 1

• 2

• 3

What is the correct definition of a hypothesis?

• A hypothesis is a statement that will be tested through the fieldwork investigation.

• A hypothesis is the longest line on a triangle.

• A hypothesis helps to describe the location of a place for fieldwork.

Which of the following is NOT a piece of equipment that can be used to minimise a risk on a piece of fieldwork?

• First Aid Kit

• Emergency whistle

• Digital camera

Which of the following is NOT a type of graph that can be used when presenting fieldwork data?

• Bar graph

• Scattergraph

• Sketch map

Which of the following best describes how students should ANALYSE their fieldwork?

• The analysis is when you describe your results.

• The analysis is when you explain your results.

• The analysis is when you evaluate your results.

Which of the following best describes how students should INTERPRET their fieldwork?

• The interpretation is when you describe your results.

• The interpretation is when you explain your results.

• The interpretation is when you evaluate your results.

Which of the following best describes how students should EVALUATE their fieldwork?

• The evaluation is when you describe your results.

• The evaluation is when you explain your results.

• The evaluation is when you can identify problems and limitations in your fieldwork.

Which of the following should NOT be included in any conclusion of fieldwork?

• A final statement in relation to each of the different hypotheses saying whether they agree or disagree.

• A final statement of analysis and interpretation for each of the hypothesis.

• A location map of the study area.

What is a risk assessment?

• It forecasts the weather

• It lists the equipment that you need

• It plans for potentially dangerous situations