Okay, here is a summary of the geographic inquiry process:
1. Choose a geographical topic or problem to investigate. This could be related to places, people, environments, resources, etc.
2. Formulate questions to guide your inquiry. These questions will help direct your research and investigation. They could be who, what, when, where, why, how questions.
3. Find and organize relevant information and evidence to help answer the questions. This could include statistics, maps, satellite images, photos, books, reports, interviews, etc. Organize the information in a logical way.
4. Interpret and analyze the information to determine trends, patterns, relationships and meanings. Try to develop insights and explanations.
5. Assess and draw conclusions based on the analysis. Form an opinion or perspective supported by evidence. Determine whether the evidence supports or contradicts arguments.
6. Communicate the findings and conclusions in an organized and coherent manner. This could include writing a report, creating a presentation, developing a map, etc. Provide citations and a bibliography.
7. Review and evaluate the entire process and findings. Determine if there are any gaps or weaknesses and if further inquiry is needed. Revise conclusions and communications as needed.
The key elements are asking insightful questions, gathering relevant evidence, analyzing information critically, forming rational arguments, and communicating findings clearly. The process is iterative, so reviewing and revising at each step leads to a strong geographical inquiry.
Please let me know if you have any other questions! I can also provide some examples of geographical inquiries if needed.