Physical Fieldwork Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the location?
A
Ash Brook river, Carding Mill Valley
2
Q
Why was it an appropriate location?
A
- See 4 sites easily in one location
- Easily accessible
3
Q
What was the aim/hypothesis?
A
How does the Ash Brook river in Carding Mill Valley change downstream
4
Q
What were the risks and how did we reduce them?
A
- Slips, trips and falls- suitable footwear
- Drowning- avoided places where the river was very high
- Sunburn- sun cream, hat
- Getting lost- remained in a group with an adult
5
Q
What did we measure?
A
- Depth
- Width
- Velocity
- Sediment size and shape
6
Q
How did we measure depth?
A
7
Q
How did we measure width?
A
8
Q
How did we measure velocity?
A
9
Q
How did we measure sediment shape and size?
A
10
Q
How did we record our data?
A
- Depth & Width= cross section diagram
- Velocity= bar chart
- Sediment size & shape= dispersion graph
11
Q
What were the conclusions of the study?
A
- Velocity increased downstream
- River width & depth increased downstream
- Sediment size decreased downstream
- Sediment shape became smoother and rounder downstream
- The Ash Brook river fit the Bradshaw model
12
Q
What things do we have to take into a account when thinking about our conclusions?
A
- Impacts of day, month, timings, weather conditions
- River level- high or low?
- Reliability of methods
- Issues associated with equipment
