field work Flashcards

1
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HW
3 hazards, their risks and what actions were taken to avoid them

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  • Brambles - cuts, scratches - wear long sleeves, avoid hazardous plants
  • Insects - Tick bite (lyme disease) - long sleeves and check for bugs when home
  • Weather (sun/rain) - sunstroke/hyperthermia - dress appropriately
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HW - data collection method of quantitative data and its effectiveness

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tallies of number of species in each forest layer
allowed us to calculate the Simpsons biodiversity index and so we could draw graphs and conclusions on how biodiversity differed

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HW - data collection method of quanlitative data and its effectiveness

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photos, sketches
- gave a visual reminder of the area
- could also use photos to compare to old photos and conclude whether management strategies were working

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HW - data collection method using sampling and what was it used for

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quadrat sampling method
- could collect the type and number of species, to calculate biodiversity

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HW - data presentation methd for quantitative data ,what did it show and why was it effective

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Bar graph
- showed the different levels of biodiversity on the forest floor
- easy to create and analyse

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HW - data presentation method for qualitative data what did it show

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annotated map - could display the data of different sites in a descriptive and visual way

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HW - satistical data presentation method

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Simpsons biodiversity index helped clearly show the different levels of biodiversity in each site

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8
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HW - biodiversity of mature tree canopy layer

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8.6

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9
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HW - biodiversity of shrub layer

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2.8

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HW - example of a management strategy, is it effective (+ however..) + evidence

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cutting down conifer plantation to allow native species to grow
- strategy is working well <– high biodiversity in canopy layer (8.6) also 11 species of native trees
- however more trees means lower biodiversity in shrub layer (2.8)

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HW - What had taken place in site 1 to allow high biodiversity

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**secondary succession - ** when animals and plants recolonise an area that experienced a disturbance
allows more native species to grow

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HW - why was it lower biodiversity in site 2

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due to the pine needles which fall from the trees and don’t decompose, minimising the nutrient cycle
also the tall trees reduce sunlight available to the lower layers

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HW - management strategy to improve nutrient cycle in site 2

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logs and twigs are left to rot so nutrients cycle can successfully take place

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HW - why were some conifer trees left to stand

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to act as a windbreak in order to protect the rest of the woodland

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HW - management strategy to increase bird population

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bird boxes attached to many trees which provides a safe space for birds to live and have chicks

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HW - why is the conclusion strong

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includes a range of qualitative and quantitative data
e.g. Simpsons index value shows affect of strategys in different areas
photos can compare how well they’ve worked or had an effect over a period of time

17
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HW - why did we sample 6 different locations across 1 site

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to gather a larger volume of data and caluculate a mean/average to give a more reliable representation of biodiversity

18
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HW - what improvements could have been made if we were to repeat the investigation

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  • use a tape measure to accurately measure 20x20m
  • study plant species better to identify more accurately
  • take more samples from different areas to gather a wider range of data
19
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B - enquiry question

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how has regeneration of Bristol harbourside affected opportunities for recreation and entertainment

20
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B - why was the harbour side a suitable location for our investigation

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  • in the past it was a popular trading location and was very industrial
  • there’s been lots of regeneration making it informative for our hypothesis
21
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B - two potential risks and how they were managed

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  1. rainy weather meant risk of slipping over and injuring ourselves - we wore suitable footwear
  2. disturbing locals - we stayed in our groups and didn’t interact with other people outside school
22
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B - data collection method for quantitative data and what it showed

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  • cleanliness index - helped to see if regeneration had helped to improve sanitation and cleanliness of the locations
23
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B - data collection method for qualitative data and what did it show

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notes from the locations - helped create an overall impression and reminder of each area

24
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B - sampling method and what did it show

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bipolar survey - showed the accessibility of the different areas

25
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B - data presentation methods

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  • annotated photographs
  • radar graph (bipolar survey)
  • land use mapping (coded into catagories)
  • bar chart (cleanliness scores)
  • word cloud (stimulus task)
26
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B - what did data show about Cannons marsh

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  • lots of opportunities for recreation and entertainment
  • “We The Curious” - a museum
  • escape rooms, casino, stores, gyms
  • very accessible
  • many artistic features + art work
27
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B - what did data show about Castle Park / Finzels reach

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  • urban regeneration has created opportunities for recreation and entertainment
    finzels reach:
  • range of bars and restaurants
  • however lots of offices and apartments
  • Castle Park
  • large green spaces with walkways and cycle paths
  • very accessible for everyone
  • newly adapted S-shaped pedestrian bridge
28
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what did data show about Queens square

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  • used to be a dual carriage way but has been converted into a large park
  • has a grand statue and lots of paths and benches
  • area is surrounded by resident homes and private businesses
  • meaning opportunities for recreation and entertianment are limited
  • however , nearby is Arnofili art gallery which attracts lots of visitors every year and displays both local and international peices of art
29
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B - what did data show about Wapping Wharf

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  • provides many opportunities for recreation and entertainment
  • its just on the harbour side <– boat trips available for tourists (popular attraction)
  • lots of restaurants and shops creating opportunities
30
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B - what area provides least opportunities for recreation and entertainment

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queens park

31
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B - pros and cons of Word cloud

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pros
- easy to complete and analyse
- gives vague overall image
- shows peoples thoughts
cons
- subjective (many contradicting opinions)
- depends on conditions
- no further detail

32
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B - pros and cons of Land use mapping

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pros
- clear representation of opportunities in different areas
- easy to interpret
cons
- doesn’t show quality of recreation
- doesn’t show past or future
- only focuses on smaller areas

33
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B - pros and cons of annotaed photographs

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pros
- visual reminder of area
- annotations add explanation
- can compare to older photos to show change
cons
- photos only of specific areas
- could have aspect of bias on where they’re taken
- depends on conditions

34
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B - pros and cons of Bar graph

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pros
- easy to interpret
- clear method to show cleanliness at each location
cons
- doesn’t provide as much information

35
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B - pros and cons of Radar graph

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pros
- easy to compare each area
- easy to make and interpret
- can be linked to hypothesis
cons
- could be difficult if there is too many overlapping lines