Fieldwork: can I create a field sketch of my community?

In this lesson we will be learning about field sketches. We will begin by learning about what field sketches are and how they can be used. Finally you will practise producing your own field sketch of your local community.

Fieldwork: can I create a field sketch of my community?

In this lesson we will be learning about field sketches. We will begin by learning about what field sketches are and how they can be used. Finally you will practise producing your own field sketch of your local community.

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Key learning points

  1. Model creating a sketch
  2. Create a field sketch from home or in the local area

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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.
Correct answer: A way of reviewing a particular feature of the physical or human environment.
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.
Correct answer: They may be less accurate when trying to obtain factual information.
Q3.
What would be the best fieldwork tool for measuring biodiversity of an area?
A questionnaire.
A sketch map.
Correct answer: A survey.
Q4.
What should sketch maps start with?
Correct answer: A frame
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.
Correct answer: A type of map that shows you the relief of the land.

5 Questions

Q1.
What is a field sketch?
A roughly drawn map that shows only basic details.
A set of questions that aims to collect information.
Correct answer: A simple drawing of the area you are studying including labels.
Q2.
What does the A in O.A.S.I.S stand for?
Correct answer: Annotations
Area
Aspect
Q3.
Why is it important to label the orientation of your field sketch?
Correct answer: So you know what direction the drawing is facing.
So you know what important features are included in the drawing.
So you know where the location of where the sketch was drawn.
Q4.
What would be the best fieldwork tool for measuring biodiversity of an area?
A questionnaire.
A sketch map.
Correct answer: A survey.
Q5.
Which type of grid reference provides the most precise location?
Four figure grid references.
Correct answer: Six figure grid references.
Two figure grid references

Lesson appears in

UnitGeography / Local Fieldwork

Geography