Coasts Fieldwork Flashcards
What is the geographical enquiry focus of the study?
How do hard engineering strategies impact the coast of Umm Al Quaine, UAE?
What are the hypotheses of the enquiry?
- The width of the beach will be wider and steeper on the depositional side of the groyne.
- Sediment size will be smaller on the depositional side of the groyne.
Why were the specific data collection sites chosen?
Beaches have groynes but no other frequent management techniques, allowing for real unimpacted data to be gathered. The site is easily accessible and previous secondary data is available.
What is the risk associated with drowning?
Death
Students can only go in the water to knee height.
What risks are associated with sunburn and heat stroke?
Students advised to wear hats and sunscreen, take shade when possible.
Why is it important to carry out a risk assessment?
It ensures the safety of students and staff by identifying potential hazards and implementing preventive measures, minimizing accidents, and promoting a secure environment.
What sampling strategy is used for beach profile data?
Stratified sampling, selecting data from specific zones.
What sampling strategy is used for sediment size data?
Systematic sampling, selecting data at regular intervals.
What type of data is used as secondary data?
Historic maps/data.
What is the first step in the beach profile data collection method?
Lay a tape measure for high to low tide to measure total width and provide a transect.
How is sediment size data collected?
Measure the distance from low-high tide, divide by 10 for interval measurement, and collect sediment samples using the Wentworth scale.
What is done with the repeat angles in data processing?
They are averaged out to give one angle which is plotted.
What were the strengths of the data collection methods?
Readings taken and averaged, one person responsible for readings for consistency, and methods designed to answer the hypothesis.
What were some limitations of the data collection methods?
Human error may have caused anomalies, ranging poles may sink, and tape measure may move.
What is the overall result regarding beach width?
The depositional side of the groyne has a wider beach, supporting the hypothesis.
