Paper 3 key things to know

Question 1

Name the 3 methods of sampling and what they mean

Answer 1

Random- Non bias data- blindfold used or selected at random from hat- no prior knowledge

Stratified- Select 2 areas with prior knowledge of area and take data from both to compare

Systematic- Data taken in a regular way for example every 50m

Question 2

Give examples of each of the 3 methods of sampling

Answer 2

Random- Lithology, Photos
Stratified- field sketch, place checks, cost benefit analysis
Systematic- beach profiles, Land use

Question 3

What is Qualitative data?

Answer 3

Data is subjective, and based on opinions for example questionnaires and diary accounts

Question 4

What is Quantitative data?

Answer 4

Factual and numerical based data to make graphs with for example beach profiles, cost benefit analysis and bipolar evaluation

Question 5

What were our 3 hypothesis questions for Physical

Answer 5

1) Beach width increases with distance north from Torcross
2) Sediment size decreases with distance north from Torcross
3) Coastal protection increases with land value

Question 6

What are the hypothesis questions for Human

Answer 6

As you move further away from the CBD….

1) the quality of the environment change
2) the type of people change
3) the proportion of land used for businesses and commercial use changes

Question 7

What is the population of Torcross?

Answer 7

434

Question 8

What is the population of Plymouth

Answer 8

256,384 (3210 per km2)

Question 9

How much did the sea wall in slapton cost

Answer 9

£330,000

Question 10

What were the 3 places we took data from in plymouth

Answer 10

CBD- City center
Inner City- Mutley
Sub-urbs- Hartley

Question 11

What secondary data did we take into account

Answer 11

Google maps- structure of start bay

BGS map- british geological survey map to study physical processes

Question 12

What was successful (can be said for both physical and human sections)

Answer 12

• Worked in groups to ensure non- bias data that everyone agreed on was collected
• backed up with secondary data
• steps taken to minimize bias

Question 13

What could we improve on?

Answer 13

• Go to different areas of coast/ city to show more data
• Some groups had more time to do pilot studies so more pilot studies needed
• Only northern transect of Plymouth studied so go southern
• Only visited once in the year so go more times a year

Question 14

What methods did we do to answer Physical Hypothesis

Answer 14

• Beach profiles (1)
• Lithology (2)
• Cost benefit analysis (3)

Question 15

What methods did we do to answer Human Hypothesis

Answer 15

• Place check (1)
• Pedestrian Count (2)
• Land use survey (3)

Question 16

What is the multiplier effect / Mydrals theory?

Answer 16

Growth breeds growth- a boom in development will spark further development

Question 17

What does decline breeds decline mean?

Answer 17

Business closures will lead to decline in other services

Question 18

What is the trickles down effect?

Answer 18

Money made in local economy will benefit all as it circulates in local economy

Question 19

What is the leakage effect?

Answer 19

Money made in economy doesn’t benefit host nation instead is leaked elsewhere for example TNC’s goes back to HQ

Question 20

What is external income?

Answer 20

Money made outside local community

Question 21

What is sustainability?

Answer 21

Meeting needs of today without compromising future generations ability to meet their own needs

Question 22

When it says to discuss you…..

Answer 22

• look at both sides

- look at strengths and weaknesses