Topic 6- Fieldwork Flashcards
Name of location visited
Swanage bay
Object used to measure the gradient of the beach
Clinometer
Field word entry question (physical)
How effective are the coastal management strategies in Swanage Bay?
Field entry question (human)
How and why are there variations in quality of life for different areas within Bournemouth?
What is the quality if life?
The general well-being, happiness and contentment of an individual, family or society. It outlines any positive or negative features of life in an area and can be influenced by a number of different factors and variables.
What is standard of living?
Standard of living refers to the level of wealth, comfort, material goods and necessities available to an individual, family or society.
What is deprivation?
“the damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society
3 examples of primary fieldword data (human)
. Traffic count
. Mood mapping
. Housing quality
What is a bi polar survey?
Rank areas from +2 to -2
Name 3 risk hazards (human)
.Town
.Traffic
.Weather
Name 3 risk hazards (physical)
.Cars
.weather
.sea
Why do some groynes have more sand located in them?
The government dump sand on the higher populated part of the beach.
First step of sampling
Measure the beach from the wet sand to the bay
Second step of sampling
Measure 2m of bay using ranging poles
3rd step of bay test
Use the clinometer to measure the gradient and repeat all 3 steps until the end of the bay.
