Formulating an enquiry
Fieldwork in geography is all about following an An enquiry is a question that a geographer sets out to prove or disprove..
A step-by-step guide to geography fieldwork, investigating sound levels in a typical high street
What are the different types of enquiry?
An enquiry is a question that you set out to prove or disprove. A A starting point for investigation. An idea or explanation to be tested. is very similar, though it is a statement rather than a question. Both can be either The study of natural features and landforms, eg rivers, coasts, weather. or The part of geography which studies how humans interact with the land. in nature.
Physical enquiries will look at natural landscapes, eg rivers or coasts
Human enquiries will look at environments that are created by people, eg cities or tourist resorts
