Maharashtra Board Class 10 Geography Chapter 1 Field Visit PDF Download

Field Visit

Meena: Madam these are primary occupations.

Teacher: True. Initially fishing was the main occupation. Later on, agriculture was also practiced in this region but away from the shore. Coconut, betelnut, jackfruit, banana and some spices are cultivated in the coastal plains. This is horticultural farming. Today, tourism has become an important occupation here.

Afterwards, students spent some time playing on the sands of the beach and captured beautiful glimpses of the sunset in their cameras. After sunset, they came to their lodges. They discussed important points to compile their field visit report. After returning to their lodge, they had dinner and rested for the night at Alibag. Next day in the morning, they had their breakfasts and left for their return journey.

Important Questions About Field Visit

What type of photographs will you click with respect to the field visit?

On the basis of which points will you write the tour report?

During field visit, how will you obtain various types of information?

Teacher's Note

Field visits help you learn about real places and work. For example, you can visit a fish market near your city to see how fishermen sell their catch every day.

Exam Trick

Remember the three things about field visit: Take photos, write a report, and ask questions. These three things will always help you in exams.

Points to Remember

A field visit means going to a place to learn and observe things.

You must take photographs during your field visit.

Write a report about what you saw and learned.

Ask questions to get information from people.

Exercise

Answer in short:

1. Make a report on your field visit.

2. Prepare a questionnaire for a field visit to a factory.

3. How will you manage the litter during the field visit?

4. What items will you take with you for the field visit?

5. Outline the importance of field-visit.

Teacher's Note

When you go on a field visit, always remember to keep the place clean. Just like you keep your school clean, you must not throw garbage in the places you visit.

Exam Trick

Always bring a notebook, pen, and camera on a field visit. These three things are most important for any field visit question in exams.

Points to Remember

Fishing was the first main job in coastal areas.

Agriculture and horticultural farming are also done in coastal regions.

Tourism is now an important occupation in coastal areas.

You should manage litter carefully during field visits.

Always carry important items like water, notebook, and camera.

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