Human Geography Fieldwork Quiz

What was the hypothesis of the geographical enquiry?

• The closer to the CBD in Sittingbourne, the better the quality of life.

• The further away from the CBD in Sittingbourne, the worse the quality of life.

• The closer to the CBD in Sittingbourne, the worse the quality of life.

• The further away from the CBD in Sittingbourne, the better the quality of life.

Why were Eden Village and Bell Road chosen as locations for the fieldwork?

• Because they are the most industrial areas in Sittingbourne.

• Because they are good locations to look at urban variations in quality of life.

• Because they are the oldest areas in Sittingbourne.

• Because they are the most populated areas in Sittingbourne.

What data collection techniques were used in the fieldwork?

• Sampling and experiments.

• Observation and photography.

• Fieldsketches and Environmental Quality survey.

• Interviews and questionnaires.

What was the justification for using the Environmental Quality survey?

• To compare the transportation facilities in each location.

• To assess the economic opportunities in each location.

• To measure the population density in each location.

• To quantify the quality of the environment in each location and the social aspects of each.

What was the risk experienced during the fieldwork trip?

• Lack of transportation facilities.

• Unfavorable weather conditions.

• Lack of access to the study areas.

• High crime rates in the study areas.

What was the conclusion drawn from the analysis of the results?

• The quality of life is the same in all areas of Sittingbourne.

• The disparities in living conditions among the five census output areas are not significant.

• The differences in living conditions stem largely from variations in employment opportunities and environmental quality.

• The disparities in living conditions are due to lack of access to basic amenities.

What was the strength of the grouped bar chart presentation technique?

• It was good for comparing sets of data.

• It was not appropriate for discrete data.

• It was difficult to plot by hand.

• It was not visual.

What was the weakness of the decibel readings data collection method?

• Significant differences were hard to compare.

• A larger sample would have given more accurate data.

• Systematic sampling was not simple.

• Equipment used to ensure accuracy was not needed.

How could the graph/presentation be improved?

• Combine different categories into one.

• Separate further into different categories.

• Make it less visual.

• Plot it by hand.

What was the conclusion drawn from the fieldwork?

• The quality of life is the same in all areas of Sittingbourne.

• The disparities in living conditions are not significant.

• The disparities in living conditions are due to lack of access to basic amenities.

• The disparities in living conditions stem largely from variations in employment opportunities and environmental quality.