Displaying data rivers

Question 1

Line graph advantages?

Answer 1

• shows trends and patterns clearly
• quick and easy to construct
• easy to interpret
• little written explanation required

Question 2

Line graph disadvantages?

Answer 2

• does not show causes or effects
• can be misleading if scales on axis are altered

Question 3

Cross-sectional drawings disadvantages?

Answer 3

• limited to specific locations
• does not take into consideration influence of seasonal changes - doesn’t show what surrounds the landscape

Question 4

Cross-sectional drawings advantages?

Answer 4

• detailed representation - clear visual representation
• comparitative analysis - allows for camparison of different sections

Question 5

Field sketches advantages?

Answer 5

• helps recall key features
• gives broad overview of features
• smaller important areas can be more detailed

Question 6

Field sketches disadvantages?

Answer 6

• scale of sketch may be innacurate
• hard to compare with other data due to lack of scale and standardisation
• time consuming