Fieldwork questions (WJEC Eduqas GCSE Geography B): Revision Note
Exam code: C112
Specification links
The notes on this page cover part 1.1 of Component 3 of the WJEC Eduqas B specification – What is the geographical enquiry process?
Pose questions about geographical processes/concepts that include questioning about spatial patterns and geographical processes/change. Test hypotheses.
Fieldwork questions
Fieldwork is based around an enquiry into a 'real-life' issue
This is linked to the content in the specification and then related to a place-specific context
All fieldwork begins with the aims and hypotheses
The aim explains what the enquiry is attempting to achieve
An investigation into changes in beach profiles along Mappleton Beach
An investigation into the impact of building a wind farm in rural Lincolnshire
The hypothesis needs to be clear, directional and measurable; it is a statement which can be tested
River discharge increases with distance from the source of the River Dove
Environmental quality increases with distance from the new housing estate in Swanland, East Yorkshire
Aims and hypotheses may be based on what is already known about the topic. For example, Bradshaw's model of rivers
Examiner Tips and Tricks
When answering hypothesis questions that ask whether you agree or not, always give your opinion at the start of your answer before any supporting evidence. This will usually be 'Yes', 'No' or 'Partially True'/'True to some extent'.
Do not just copy out the hypothesis if you agree with it. It is important to make a decision and state it as well as provide the evidence for your choice. Be clear in your decision; expressions like ‘might be true’, ‘could be false’, and ‘true or false’ are too vague.
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