information which has been tied to a particular location (geolocated), using an agreed system such as latitude and longitude

a data value associated with a feature or variable measure (‘field’) in a GIS layer

an angle measured clockwise from north 0° to 359°used to orientate attribute symbols to show direction

maps from any time in the past which can be compared with more recent maps, used as secondary data

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Using 2D GIS for physical geography fieldwork

Geography

Formulating an enquiry question

Collecting human geographical data

Collecting physical geographical data

Presenting geographical data

Analysing geographical data

Evaluating geographical enquiries

Coastal fieldwork

River fieldwork

Urban fieldwork

Rural fieldwork

Using 3D GIS for physical geography fieldwork

Using GIS for human geography fieldwork

This unit teaches pupils about fieldwork, an important assessment component at GCSE. Pupils will learn about the six stages of enquiry (formulating a question; collecting, presenting and analysing data; and writing conclusions and an evaluation). Pupils will also consider four field study options.

Fieldwork

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

Data linked to a specific location using latitude and longitude

Data value tied to a GIS feature or variable

Old maps used for comparing past and present data

What are historical maps used for in fieldwork?

Which system is commonly used to georeference data?

How can historical maps be linked to primary data in GIS?

Geographical study done outside the classroom

Choosing data points to collect information

To investigate natural features or processes

What is the purpose of physical geography fieldwork?

A {{}} is a small part of a population used to represent the whole.

Why do geographers often use field sketches?

Starter Quiz