Hypotheses

Question 1

What is meant by a hypothesis? (Geog)

Answer 1

A statement based on geographical theory that you think is true and want to test during your investigation

Question 2

Hypothesis 1 discusses the width of the river channel, what is this hypothesis?

Answer 2

The width of the river channel increases with distance from the source.

Question 3

Hypothesis 2 discusses the depth of the river channel, what is this hypothesis?

Answer 3

The depth of the river channel increases with distance from the source

Question 4

Hypothesis 3 discusses the velocity of the river channel, what is this hypothesis?

Answer 4

The velocity of a river increases with distance from the source

Question 5

Hypothesis 4 discusses the bedload size and shape, what is this hypothesis?

Answer 5

The bedload size will decrease and the bedload shape will become more rounded with distance from the source

Question 6

What is meant by the term anomaly?

Answer 6

Something that is different from what is usual or from what is
expected