Geographical Techniques

Question 1

What does BUG the exam question mean?

Answer 1

B: Box the command words.
U: Underline key words.
G: Glance at the mark allocation.

Question 2

How do you develop points using the PEEL structure?

Answer 2

P: Point – State your point.
E: Evidence – Provide examples, facts, or data.
E: Explain – Use connectives like “this means that.”
L: Link – Relate your point back to the question.

Question 3

What is the CLOCK method for reading maps?

Answer 3

C: Country
L: Latitude/longitude
O: Oceans and seas
C: Compass points
K: Kilometres (distance and scale)