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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Why do geographers do fieldwork?

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Q1.Which of these sentences is the correct definition of fieldwork?

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Q2.What does fieldwork always start with?

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Q3.Which of these things is not something that geographers do with data?

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Q4.Why do geographers carry out fieldwork?

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Q5.Which of these examples is not an example of fieldwork.

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Why do geographers do fieldwork?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Which of these sentences is the correct definition of fieldwork?

1/5

Q2.What does fieldwork always start with?

2/5

Q3.Which of these things is not something that geographers do with data?

3/5

Q4.Why do geographers carry out fieldwork?

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Q5.Which of these examples is not an example of fieldwork.

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Lesson summary: Why do geographers do fieldwork?

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