Investigating geography (fieldwork) Quiz

Which of the following is commonly used to measure the height of a beach during fieldwork?

• Anemometer

• Clinometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

Which data collection method involves asking people questions to gather information?

• Observation

• Survey

• Experiment

• Mapping

What is the term for selecting sample points at regular intervals along a transect line?

• Random sampling

• Systematic sampling

• Stratified sampling

• Cluster sampling

Which statistical method is commonly used to analyse the relationship between two variables in fieldwork data?

• Mean

• Median

• Correlation

• Mode

What is the first step in ensuring safety during fieldwork?

• Collecting data

• Conducting a risk assessment

• Analysing data

• Writing a report

Which piece of equipment is essential for measuring the size of shingle and pebbles on a beach?

• Tape measure

• Flow meter

• Callipers

• Compass

What is the main advantage of using stratified sampling in geographical fieldwork?

• It is quicker to perform

• It ensures all sub-groups are represented

• It requires less equipment

• It is easier to analyse

Which of the following is a key consideration when analysing fieldwork data?

• The colour of the equipment used

• The accuracy and reliability of the data

• The brand of the equipment used

• The time of day the data was collected

What should be included in a fieldwork safety kit?

• A camera

• A first aid kit

• A laptop

• A map

Which method is used to ensure that every individual in a population has an equal chance of being selected?

• Systematic sampling

• Random sampling

• Stratified sampling

• Cluster sampling