Carding Mill Valley

Question 1

What was the aim for Carding Mill Valley?

Answer 1

To investigate the changes downstream in the river at Carding Mill Valley.

Question 2

Why did we choose to investigate the river at Carding Mill?

Answer 2

1. It shows great changes downstream over a 3 km distance.
2. It can be readily accessed by the footpath which follows the course of the river.
3. It is a safe river to investigate. It is not too deep.

Question 3

What were the objectives whilst in Carding Mill Valley?

Answer 3

1. To measure the width of the river
2. To measure the depth of the river
3. To measure the velocity of the river

Question 4

What were the risks during the investigation at Carding Mill Valley?

Answer 4

1. Slips, trips and falls
2. Issues with wildlife animals
3. Medical issues eg asthma
4. Traffic accidents
5. Weather issues eg. Sunburn or exposure.

Question 5

How did we manage the risks whilst in Carding Mill Valley?

Answer 5

1. Wear sturdy footwear and watch where you are walking.
2. Check the weather forecast beforehand and be equipped with sun screen layers or clothing and waterproofs
3. Keep away from animals
4. Have medication eg inhalers, epi pens
5. keep aware of all traffic, especially when near the coach park

Question 6

Using what type of sampling did we collect our data?

Answer 6

Stratified - involves selecting specific location to collect data. This may be when you think a change might occur. It does lead to bias, but it also means that specific and likely important data can be collected.