Coasts past papers 141-160 Flashcards
1
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What does Powers Roundness scale? measure? (1)
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Powers’ Scale of Roundness compares a sample rock with the pictures shown on the chart to determine how angular or round the rock is.
2
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Are interviews a form of quantitative or qualitative data gathering? (1)
A
Qualitative
3
Q
Is comparing beach profile data from one year to another primary or secondary data analysis (1)
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Secondary
4
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Identify a general risk and what step to take to reduce it when carrying out field work (rivers or coasts) (2)
A
- Be prepared for a change of weather (1) have warm clothes and sun screen and a hat (1) OR
- The weather may change [1] so check the weather forecast before the field trip (1) OR
- In case of emergency ensure mobile phones are charged (1)
- Group members can get separated so have a designated meeting point and meeting time (1).
- Check all equipment is working before the field trip (1)
5
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For coasts field work what risks could there be ?(1)
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- The tide could come in so ensure the group know the high tide and low tide times (1) OR
- Reduce the impact on wildlife by using dedicated footpaths (1) OR
- Don’t climb on rocks or groynes to avoid falling (1) OR
- Do not enter the sea (1)
- Work in pairs or threes to help each other in case of emergency (1) OR
- Wear suitable waterproof footwear
- Walk slowly/never run to avoid slipping
6
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Give an example of primary data (1)
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- Administering a questionnaire (1) OR
- Taking photographs/ videos (1)
- Making sketches (1)
- Taking measurements (1) e.g. Groyne height, Beach profile, Rock size
7
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Give an example of secondary data (1)
A
- Weather data (1) OR
- Old photographs (1) OR
- Newspaper articles (1)
- Maps
- Websites
8
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What is one strength of collecting primary data? (1)
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- Data is reliable (1)
- Data that is collected is specific to the research question (1)
- Data is up to date (1)
- As much data as needed can be collected (1)
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