Tools of fieldwork: surveys and questionnaires
In this lesson we will be learning about surveys and questionnaires. We will begin by learning about surveys and how they can be used in fieldwork studies. Finally, we will explore questionnaires and how questions can be used to obtain a wide range of data.
Tools of fieldwork: surveys and questionnaires
In this lesson we will be learning about surveys and questionnaires. We will begin by learning about surveys and how they can be used in fieldwork studies. Finally, we will explore questionnaires and how questions can be used to obtain a wide range of data.
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Key learning points
- What a field sketch is
- Why geographers do surveys and questionnaires
- How these tools help geographers
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5 Questions
Q1.
What are sketch maps?
Complex drawings of an area.
Satellite images of an area.
Q2.
What should sketch maps start with?
A key
A line showing directions
A title
Q3.
Which of these statements about maps is not true?
Geographers can gain a better overview of a place through studying a map.
Maps help organise information.
Q4.
What are fieldwork tools?
The physical tools used to collect data.
Tools used to work in fields.
Q5.
What is a topographic map?
A type of map that shows you road names and places.
A type of map that shows you the boundaries of each country.
5 Questions
Q1.
What is a survey?
A roughly drawn map that shows only basic details.
A series of questions for the purpose of gathering information.
Q2.
Which of these statements is a disadvantage of using a questionnaire?
They allow you to compare different opinions.
They allow you to cover every aspect of a topic.
Q3.
What would be the best fieldwork tool for measuring biodiversity of an area?
A questionnaire.
A sketch map.
Q4.
What should sketch maps start with?
A key
A line showing directions
A title
Q5.
What is a topographic map?
A type of map that shows you road names and places.
A type of map that shows you the boundaries of each country.