physical fieldwork

Question 1

hypothesis

Answer 1

the sea defenses at overstrand are effective

Question 2

why overstrand

Answer 2

-close
-wide range of sea defences
-have coastal processes occurring
-accessible in a day

Question 3

risks and solutions

Answer 3

-drowning,don’t go in ocean
-cliff collapse,stay away from cliffs
-roads,stay on paths,crossing etiquette

Question 4

methods
qualitative or quantitative

Answer 4

groyne measurement(quan)
feild sketch(qual)
beach profile(quan)
longshore drift survey(quan)
sediment survey(quan)

Question 5

how does groyne measurement work

Answer 5

-Start at the end of the groyne (closest to the cliff).
-Measure the height of the exposed groyne (not post) from the top, down to beach level to identify differences in height of material each side.
-Record your answer in the table for both sides of the groyne.
-Move 10 metres further down the beach and repeat.
-Stop when you get to the sea.