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Fieldwork worksheets

This fieldwork worksheet is designed for students to observe and record wave characteristics, longshore drift, and cliff profiles during coastal studies. Students will tally wave frequency, measure wave height, and investigate beach characteristics. Important questions guide observations on wave behavior, beach slope, cliff material, and indicators of erosion or protection measures. The worksheet facilitates hands-on learning and enhances understanding of coastal processes and formations. Ideal for educational field trips and coastal geography courses.

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Fieldwork worksheets

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  1. Fieldwork worksheets

  2. Wave characteristicslocation__________________________ ______________________Group____________________________ Wave frequency (1 minute count – record as tally gates of 5) T = ___________W.P.M Wave Height (ranging pole) 1. 2. 3. 4 5. T = _____________ / 5 = _______ a.w.h

  3. Measuring Caves / Arch /Wave cut platform Cave One (nearest sea) Measuring Arch Cave (inbetween) Wave Cut Platforms Cave (nearest beach)

  4. Longshore Drift / Wave characteristicslocation__________________________ ______________________Group____________________________ Questions • What direction are the waves coming from? • Are the waves constructive or destructive? • Do waves merge to give an extra large wave? • Is the swash moving pebbles up the beach? • Is the backwash moving pebbles down the beach? • Is the water clear? • Is sand or clay being carried in suspension? Longshore Drift

  5. Longshore Drift / Wave characteristicslocation__________________________ ______________________Group____________________________ Questions • What direction are the waves coming from? • Are the waves constructive or destructive? • Do waves merge to give an extra large wave? • Is the swash moving pebbles up the beach? • Is the backwash moving pebbles down the beach? • Is the water clear? • Is sand or clay being carried in suspension? Longshore Drift

  6. Beach characteristics location ____________________________ state of tide__________________ Questions • Is the beach gently or steeply sloping? • Are their lumps of cliff material on the beach? • Are there groynes on the beach? • If so, which side is the sand highest? Beach profile key: Mud/sand Shingly sand Fine shingle Coarse shingle Small pebbles Large pebbles

  7. Beach characteristics location ____________________________ state of tide__________________ Questions • Is the beach gently or steeply sloping? • Are their lumps of cliff material on the beach? • Are there groynes on the beach? • If so, which side is the sand highest? Beach profile key: Mud/sand Shingly sand Fine shingle Coarse shingle Small pebbles Large pebbles

  8. Cliff characteristics location___________________ Cliff height Clinometer reading ____________ Distance from cliff___________ Height ______________________ Questions • What colour are the cliffs?_____________ • What are they made of? ______________ • Is the cliff steep of gently sloping? _________ • Is it grass covered or bare? ____________ • Is it smooth or cut by gulleys? ___________ • Is there a notch at the base of the cliff? _______ • Is there evidence of slumping?___________ • Is there evidence of damage to property? ______ • Is there evidence of protection measures?_______ • If so, what measures? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cliff profile (draw labelled sketches – steep slopes, undercutting, slipping)

  9. Cliff characteristics location ______________________________________ Cliff height Clinometer reading ____________ Distance from cliff___________ Height ______________________ Questions • What colour are the cliffs?_____________ • What are they made of? ______________ • Is the cliff steep of gently sloping? _________ • Is it grass covered or bare? ____________ • Is it smooth or cut by gulleys? ___________ • Is there a notch at the base of the cliff? _______ • Is there evidence of slumping?___________ • Is there evidence of damage to property? ______ • Is there evidence of protection measures?_______ • If so, what measures? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cliff profile (draw labelled sketches – steep slopes, undercutting, slipping)

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