Leatherhead physical geography Flashcards
1
Q
hypothesis
A
The discharge will increase with distance downstream on the river Tillingbourne. Velocity will increase cross sectional area going downstream on the river Tillingbourne
2
Q
river facts
A
- 19km long
- runs along A25
- mainly forested
- mainly sandstone
3
Q
why this site was chosen
A
- economically important
- ecologically important
- trees next to river can intercept rainfall
4
Q
risk assessment
A
livestock - keep distance to avoid trampling
water - appropriate footwear
weils disease - sanitise hands
5
Q
data presentation cross profile
A
easy to know the shape of river and detect anomalies, but there is not muny internal between depth point
6
Q
data presentation scatter graph
A
easy to identify trend and see correlation and anomalies, but points make line of best fit hard to draw
7
Q
data presentation GIS located
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know the geographical location and see multiple data but not specific enough
