Question
Students from your school carried out a field study on the type of rocks within their locality.
(i) identify any 3 tools they would carry with them to the field.
(ii) State 3 ways the students would prepare before the field study.
(iii) Give 2 problems they are likely to encounter.
(iv) One of the rock samples they collected is coral. Give 3 uses of this type of rock.
(i) identify any 3 tools they would carry with them to the field.
(ii) State 3 ways the students would prepare before the field study.
(iii) Give 2 problems they are likely to encounter.
(iv) One of the rock samples they collected is coral. Give 3 uses of this type of rock.
Answer
(i)
- hammer
- Camera
- Polythenes
(ii)
- Read extensively different types of rocks.
- Prepare a working schedule.
- Obtain permit from the relevant authorities.
- Select suitable methods of data collection /recording.
- Conducting previsit.
- Hold discussion in class.
- Obtain necessary materials and equipment.
- Obtain the map of the area.
(iii) - Insufficient Time for Data Collection
- Difficulty in identifying and classifying rocks
- Limited access to study sites
- Adverse weather conditions
(iv) importance of coral rocks
- Used as building materials and blocks
- Fascinating rock features attract tourists
- Coral limestone is a raw material for cement manufacture.
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