Why do geographers do fieldwork?
In this lesson we will be learning about why geographers do fieldwork. We will begin by learning what fieldwork is and then explore why geographers do fieldwork. Finally we will learn about the different types of fieldwork that geographers do.
Why do geographers do fieldwork?
In this lesson we will be learning about why geographers do fieldwork. We will begin by learning what fieldwork is and then explore why geographers do fieldwork. Finally we will learn about the different types of fieldwork that geographers do.
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- Explore what fieldwork is
- Examine why geographers do fieldwork
- Describe what sort of fieldwork geographers do
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Q1.
Which of these sentences is the correct definition of fieldwork?
Fieldwork is the gathering of information about something in the classroom.
Fieldwork is the process of researching fields.
Q2.
What does fieldwork always start with?
Analysis of data
Making observations
Q3.
Which of these things is not something that geographers do with data?
Analyse data
Collect data
Record data
Q4.
Why do geographers carry out fieldwork?
To create an enquiry question.
To spend time in exciting new environments.
Q5.
Which of these examples is not an example of fieldwork.
Dr Lydia Hamilton is visiting fishing villages in Iceland to study migration.
Dr Phillip Lyndsey in the Amazon rainforest studying biodiversity.