Lesson 3.3.2

3.3.2 Section B: Fieldwork Quiz: AQA Geography, Unit 3

20 questions

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Lesson 3.3.2, Section B: Fieldwork: 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA GCSE Geography (8035), Unit 3: Geographical applications, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. How many geographical enquiries must students undertake for fieldwork?

    • Four
    • One
    • Two
    • Three

  2. On how many occasions must fieldwork take place outside the classroom?

    • At least two
    • Zero
    • At least five
    • One only

  3. What type of data must be collected first-hand during geographical fieldwork?

    • Categorical data
    • Qualitative data
    • Secondary data
    • Primary data

  4. In what type of environments must GCSE geographical enquiries be carried out?

    • Urban environments
    • Contrasting environments
    • Identical environments
    • Coastal environments

  5. Which document must be signed by the Head of Centre as evidence that fieldwork took place?

    • Birth certificate
    • Fieldwork statement
    • Field notes journal
    • Parent consent letter

  6. Which detail about fieldwork location must be recorded in the official fieldwork statement?

    • Weather forecasts
    • Equipment costs
    • Student exam grades
    • Date and location

  7. What is the first stage in the geographical enquiry process?

    • Reaching conclusions
    • Formulating a question
    • Data collection
    • Data presentation

  8. Which of the following is a physical hazard to consider during river fieldwork?

    • Pencil snapping
    • Low battery level
    • Losing a clipboard
    • Fast-flowing water

  9. What is the main purpose of using a structured sampling strategy in fieldwork?

    • Guaranteeing expected results
    • Avoiding paper use
    • Collecting representative data
    • Reducing study time

  10. What is data called when it is gathered from published census results?

    • Secondary data
    • Primary data
    • Fieldwork data
    • Raw data

  11. What should a student identify when reviewing unexpected or unusual fieldwork measurements?

    • Hypothesis changes
    • Sampling points
    • Data anomalies
    • Secondary sources

  12. Which graph type is best for showing continuous change in temperature over time?

    • Bar chart
    • Pie chart
    • Line graph
    • Choropleth map

  13. What sampling method involves taking measurements at regular intervals along a line?

    • Random sampling
    • Stratified sampling
    • Opportunity sampling
    • Systematic sampling

  14. What term describes the total number of pedestrians passing a specific fieldwork location?

    • Footfall
    • Environmental quality
    • Traffic count
    • Sphere of influence

  15. Deciding whether land use changes with distance from a city centre forms which enquiry stage?

    • Data analysis
    • Data presentation
    • Enquiry question
    • Evaluation stage

  16. What term describes a fieldwork data value that differs significantly from the main trend?

    • Median
    • Anomaly
    • Variable
    • Mean

  17. Which factor can reduce the reliability of a fieldwork questionnaire dataset?

    • Using primary data
    • Small sample size
    • Plotting graphs
    • Clear hypotheses

  18. Linking river discharge data to rainfall patterns occurs during which enquiry stage?

    • Sampling design
    • Primary data collection
    • Risk assessment
    • Data analysis

  19. Which enquiry topic explores the interaction between physical and human geography?

    • Retail land use
    • River flood impacts
    • Meander formation
    • Oxbow lake creation

  20. What primary benefit does geographical fieldwork provide for students?

    • Automated data analysis
    • Guaranteed top grades
    • Real-world experience
    • Eliminating theory work

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