Fieldwork

Cards (47)

  • What is the main enquiry question regarding transport in Sheringham?

    Is transport in Sheringham sustainable?
  • What features of sustainable transport are mentioned in the study material?
    • Public transport
    • Electric cars
    • Bikes
  • What types of transport are accessible in Sheringham?

    Road, bus, and rail
  • Why is it important to know how sustainable transport is in Sheringham?

    Because Sheringham is a popular tourist destination
  • How much time is allocated for investigating the transport sustainability in Sheringham?

    Half a day
  • What geographical theory underpins the importance of transport in a sustainable community?

    • Transport is key for commuting to work
    • Essential for tourism
    • Necessary for accessing external services
  • What are the risks associated with transport in Sheringham?

    Narrow pavements and moving traffic in car parks
  • How can the risks of transport in Sheringham be reduced?

    • Single file walking
    • Staying inside the edge of the pavement
    • Using the green cross code
  • What primary data was collected to assess transport sustainability in Sheringham?

    • Car Park Survey
    • Counts of filled and empty spaces
  • What were the results of the car park survey at the Boating Lake?

    Empty = 61, full = 28, electric = 0, disabled = 10, coach = 0
  • What were the results of the car park survey at the Station?
    Empty = 297, full = 53, electric = 0, disabled = 17, coach = 6
  • What did the results of the car park survey indicate about Sheringham's parking situation?

    1. No parking problem (0 spaces)
    2. Lack of electric vehicles (not sustainable)
  • What sampling strategy was used for collecting primary data?

    Systematic sampling strategy
  • What secondary data was collected to assess transport sustainability in Sheringham?

    • Bus timetables
    • Train routes and schedules
  • What did the bus timetable data reveal about public transport in Sheringham?

    There are 14 bus routes and hourly train services
  • What limitation was noted regarding the bus services in Sheringham?

    50% of buses are for school children only
  • How was the primary data presented for better understanding?
    • Percentages
    • Pie charts
  • What does the pie chart representation allow for in the data analysis?

    It visually shows how the whole car park has been used overall
  • What types of data techniques were used in the study?
    • Quantitative: statistical techniques (mean, mode, range)
    • Qualitative: photo analysis
  • What was the average percentage of filled spaces at the Boating Lake?

    32% full
  • What was the average percentage of filled spaces at the Station?

    15% full
  • What conclusion can be drawn from the primary data regarding car park usage?

    • Greater number of empty spaces than filled spaces
    • Lack of car park usage
    • No electric cars observed
  • What does the secondary data about bus and train routes suggest about Sheringham?

    • High number of public transport options
    • Links to lack of used car spaces
    • Suggests sustainability in transport
  • What is the overall conclusion about transport sustainability in Sheringham?

    Transport in Sheringham is mostly sustainable
  • What are the benefits of the current transport situation in Sheringham?

    • Sufficient parking spaces
    • Easy accessibility for tourists
    • Benefits local economy
  • What is a noted problem regarding electric vehicles in Sheringham?

    Zero electric vehicles were spotted in the primary data
  • What could improve transport sustainability in Sheringham?

    • Increase in electric vehicles
  • What problems were identified in the data collection process for transport sustainability?

    Only counted electric vehicles with a green tag
  • How reliable were the conclusions drawn from the data collection?

    YES: Clear identification of spaces and systematic sampling used
  • What other data collection techniques could have been used?

    • Questionnaire for public opinion
    • Accessibility assessments for disabled individuals
    • Count of cyclists and bike storage facilities
  • What is the physical enquiry question regarding coastal management in Sheringham?

    Are the groynes in Sheringham controlling longshore drift?
  • Why are groynes important in coastal management?

    • They trap sediment
    • They stop longshore drift from transporting sediment
  • What is the method for measuring groynes mentioned in the study material?

    Measure the distance from the rocks to the top of the groyne
  • What risks are associated with investigating groynes?

    • Strong currents and tide changes
    • Slipping or tripping on loose pebbles
  • What is the average height of sediment on the West side of the groynes?

    1. 41m
  • What is the average height of sediment on the East side of the groynes?

    1. 89m
  • What does the range of sediment height between the two sides of the groynes indicate?

    It indicates the effectiveness of the groynes in controlling longshore drift
  • What statistical methods were used to analyze the primary data?

    • Mean averages
    • Range calculations
    • Identification and removal of outliers
  • What does the secondary data from the Shoreline Management Plan Map indicate about erosion in Sheringham?

    The Western area is predicted to erode up to 15 meters by 2105
  • What does the secondary data suggest about the effectiveness of coastal management in Sheringham?

    Coastal management is working in the central area