Answer: A field visit is a visit to a place to observe and study its geographical features (relief, water bodies, soil, vegetation, agriculture, settlements, occupations) directly and to collect information first-hand.
Preparations:
- Decide the place, route and purpose of the visit and plan the timetable and halts with the teachers.
- Obtain permission from the school, parents and the authorities of the places to be visited (e.g. a Talathi office or factory).
- Study maps of the route and gather background information about the region.
- Prepare a questionnaire for interviews.
- Carry necessary items: I-card, notebook, pen, map, camera, binoculars, cap, water bottle, first-aid kit.
- Know the precautions to be taken (e.g. tide timings at the sea coast), and plan to keep the place clean and not to litter.