Brighton Fieldwork - Enquiry Questions Flashcards
What was the main enquiry question for your Brighton field trip?
How does hard engineering impact coastal processes and communities in Brighton?
What type of engineering did you investigate at Brighton Beach?
- Hard engineering (groynes)
- Evidence of soft engineering (beach replenishment)
What was the purpose of measuring sediment on either side of groynes?
To assess how effective the groynes are at reducing erosion caused by longshore drift.
What equipment was used to measure sediment levels?
- A meter rule
- A 30 m measuring tape
Why was systematic sampling used instead of random sampling?
To show the sediment distribution along the entire groyne rather than at random points.
What were some steps taken to reduce human error in data collection?
- Ensuring accurate reading of the meter rule
- Keeping the tape measure taut
Why was an anomalous result (e.g., -93.2 cm) removed from the data?
It fell far outside the typical range (2 to 41 cm), suggesting it was not accurate.
What qualitative data supported your findings?
- Photos of shingle on the promenade
- Tyre tracks on the beach
- Evidence of replenishment
How was beach replenishment confirmed as a soft engineering method in Brighton?
By checking with Brighton City Council, which stated they move 16,000 m³ of shingle annually.
What secondary sources supported your conclusions?
- Brighton City Council
- The Met Office weather records
What limitation did you identify in your study, and how could it be improved?
The study was conducted over one day; returning every two weeks to collect data would improve accuracy.
What impact did you observe from a recent storm on Brighton Beach?
Shingle spilled over onto the promenade, indicating recent severe weather.
How does beach replenishment help protect Brighton Beach?
It replaces lost shingle, maintaining beach levels to combat erosion.
