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Identify two potential risks associated with conducting fieldwork in contrasting environments and suggest ways to mitigate these risks.
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Section B: Fieldwork
Question
Identify two potential risks associated with conducting fieldwork in contrasting environments and suggest ways to mitigate these risks.
Answer
One potential risk in urban environments is traffic accidents, which can be mitigated by planning safe routes and using pedestrian crossings. In rural areas, the risk of getting lost can be reduced by using maps and GPS devices.
Explanation
This question assesses the student's ability to recognize and address safety concerns during fieldwork. It encourages practical thinking and application of safety measures, which are essential skills in geographical enquiries.
Common mistake
Understanding Environments
Students often confuse physical geography with human geography, failing to identify how each environment influences the other during their enquiries.
To fix this, students should study examples of interactions between physical and human geography, such as how climate affects human settlement patterns.
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