Topic 6 - Geographical Investigations - Fieldwork (Sidmouth)

Question 1

Suggest an enquiry question that can summarize your fieldwork. [1]

Answer 1

“Do groynes at Sidmouth affect the beaches shape?” [1]
“What impacts do coastal defences have on people at Sidmouth”?[1]

Question 2

Explain one way in which the location was chosen [3]

Answer 2

BGS maps [1] were used, which showed the same types of rocks along the beaches [1], meaning there were less factors interfering with the enquiry.[1]

Question 3

Explain 2 methods of data collection you used to collect data [4]

Answer 3

(Calliper and Powers Shape Index card) [1] - Measuring the size of various rocks on the beach with the calliper [1].
(Clinometer, ranging poles, tape measure) - Located a change in gradient, marked with 2 poles, and used clinometer to measure angle of gradient. [1]

Question 4

For your 2 methods of data collection, explain how you made your data accurate and reliable [4]

Answer 4

(Calliper) - Fully closing the callipers on the rock [1]
- Put our foot down on random rocks to avoid bias. [1]

(Clinometer) - Same person measuring with clinometer to eliminate variation in perception [1]
- Holding the poles so they didn’t sink in the sediment [1]