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Investigative and fieldwork geology
Quick questions on Field observation and specimen identification: field sketches, recording rocks and identifying specimens - Eduqas GCSE Geology
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What is recording observations systematically?Show answer
Good fieldwork is systematic: every observation is recorded clearly enough that someone else (or you, months later) can interpret it. A field record combines:
What are identifying hand specimens?Show answer
Identifying minerals and rocks in hand specimen is the core practical skill. You apply the physical properties you learned in the minerals and rocks module:
What is q1?Show answer
State two things that should always be added to a field sketch. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain why field observations should be objective. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Name the field instrument used to measure the dip of a bed. [1 mark]
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