Physical Geography - River Chess Flashcards
1
Q
what is the investigation title?
A
investigation into downstream changes down the River Chess, Amersham.
2
Q
where is the location?
A
Chiltern Hills, River Chess, Amersham : Chesham Moor and Scotsbridge Mill.
3
Q
why is this river suitable?
A
- chalk stream, uncontaminated.
- accessible by coach / foot
- representative of the changes
4
Q
what model does it reflect?
A
The Bradshaw Model
5
Q
what was the sampling method?
A
stratified, upper and lower course but not middle due to inaccessibility.
6
Q
what were the risks, how were they mitigated?
A
- slips/trips/falls - suitable footwear.
- risk of drowning - stayed in groups
- weil’s disease - covered open wounds, used hand sanitiser and and didn’t drink the river water.
7
Q
what was the data that was measured?
A
velocity (m/s)
width (m)
depth (m)
discharge (m3/s)
8
Q
evaluation, how could it be improved?
A
- repeated on different days
- sampled more sites
- combined different groups data
9
Q
data presentation methods used?
A
cross profile
geo - located bars
10
Q
conclusion?
A
accepted hypothesis, all variables increased just like Bradshaw Model.
