Fieldwork: Coasts (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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When do scattergraphs become inappropriate for displaying coastal fieldwork data?
When do scattergraphs become inappropriate for displaying coastal fieldwork data?
When showing connections between >2 factors
Why are pie charts problematic for some coastal fieldwork data?
Why are pie charts problematic for some coastal fieldwork data?
Numerous small segments are hard to interpret
What is a key limitation of choropleth maps in data presentation?
What is a key limitation of choropleth maps in data presentation?
Conceal variations within areas
Why are choropleth maps particularly problematic in coastal studies?
Why are choropleth maps particularly problematic in coastal studies?
They mask complex, gradual transitions
What is the major restriction of triangular graphs?
What is the major restriction of triangular graphs?
Can only display data in percentages
What are bar graphs unable to demonstrate effectively?
What are bar graphs unable to demonstrate effectively?
Relationships between data categories
What is the main limitation of cross-sectional diagrams?
What is the main limitation of cross-sectional diagrams?
Only capture one moment, miss temporal changes
Rock types and vegetation zones are examples of which data type?
Rock types and vegetation zones are examples of which data type?
Discrete data
When are line graphs particularly suitable for coastal fieldwork?
When are line graphs particularly suitable for coastal fieldwork?
For continuous data when time is a variable
What is the first step in systematic analysis of coastal fieldwork data?
What is the first step in systematic analysis of coastal fieldwork data?
Describe what you observe in your data
Instead of vague terms like 'most', what should you use in analysis?
Instead of vague terms like 'most', what should you use in analysis?
Specific figures and measurements
What does assessment require in geographical investigations?
What does assessment require in geographical investigations?
Identifying which factors had most impact