PAPER 3 - Fieldwork Flashcards
What is fieldwork?
What is your human geography enquiry question?
To what extent is Sutton town centre in need of regeneration?
What is your physical geography enquiry question?
To what extent have humans impacted Sutton park?
Why have we used Sutton Town Centre for fieldwork?
- close (15mins drive)
- safe - Sutton is pedestrianised (no cars)
- Sutton has changed a lot over the last 15 years
What is the theory/concept linked to your physical enquiry?
The living world:
Small scale ecosystems and the impacts of humans on the ecosystem
Why have we used Sutton park for fieldwork?
- close (15mins drive)
- accessible - no cost or permission required
- safe - (footpaths, crossing points, and no cars)
- one of the largest parks in Europe
What are the quantitive and qualitative methods used for your physical enquiry?
Quantitive: footpath erosion
Qualitative: field sketch / photographs
What is your primary methodology for your physical enquiry?
We selected 5 sites in Sutton park