Students must undertake fieldwork in relation to processes in both physical and human geography
AQA requires you to do fieldwork in two different areas of geography. You must cover at least one physical topic, such as rivers, and at least one human topic, such as urban change.
Real World
A student investigating coastal erosion at Holderness, East Yorkshire, could measure cliff recession using ranging poles and GPS coordinates, then compare findings with historical OS maps — generating primary data directly linked to physical processes taught in class.
Exam Focus
When asked about fieldwork methodology, always justify your choice of technique by explaining why it is appropriate for measuring that specific process in that setting.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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