Fieldwork: Coasts (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Flashcards
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Quantitative methods
Quantitative methods
Techniques collecting numerical data that can be measured & analysed
Qualitative methods
Qualitative methods
Techniques collecting descriptive info not easily measured
Powers' roundness index purpose
Powers' roundness index purpose
Assesses sediment roundness to determine transport distance
Powers' scale categories (how many?)
Powers' scale categories (how many?)
Six categories from very angular to well-rounded
Angular sediments indicate
Angular sediments indicate
Recent erosion or short transport distances
Well-rounded particles suggest
Well-rounded particles suggest
Extensive transport by waves and currents
Secondary data definition
Secondary data definition
Information already collected by other organisations
BGS stands for
BGS stands for
British Geological Survey
What geology maps show
What geology maps show
Rock types and geological structures along coastlines
Resistant rocks forming headlands
Resistant rocks forming headlands
Limestone and chalk
Softer rocks forming bays
Softer rocks forming bays
Clays and sands
Clinometer measures
Clinometer measures
Beach gradients
Questionnaires method type
Questionnaires method type
Qualitative approach
Method appropriateness depends on
Method appropriateness depends on
Investigation aims