GEO E111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 28: The Techniques, Crop Yield, Polyethylene
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Scientific study of geography using the environment as a laboratory or source of information. Visiting an area near or far from the school to see geographical phenomena then note down and discuss later in class. Aim: reinforce what has been learnt in class, gain more geographical knowledge, identify and appreciate geographical features, identify problems of geographical interest, field research. Systematic problem solving done by experts in which scientific methods of collecting, recording and analysing data are used: field study. Study conducted within a neighbourhood in which one theme is pursued e. g. a study of a local farm". Field work procedure (steps followed: identification of topic/theme. Reason why you want to carry out field study e. g. a study of rocks around the school": identification of the area of study. Determining the area to be used for study. Should be chosen carefully to ensure that the field study is successful.
