hengistbury head

• what paper is hengistbury head on?

  paper 1
• How does Mudeford Spit relate to Hengistbury Head?

  Mudeford Spit is connected to Hengistbury Head
• What was the physical fieldwork enquiry at Hengistbury Head?

  Are the groynes at Hengistbury Head effective?
• Why is Hengistbury Head a suitable location for fieldwork?

  It has tourist attraction, erosion, and accessibility.
• What are some drawbacks of Hengistbury Head for fieldwork?

  Difficult wheelchair access and limited shade.
• What did the ground drop measurement show at metre 7?

  West side = 2 cm, East side = 20 cm.
• Why did we measure ground drop at the groyne?

  To assess sediment build-up and effectiveness.
• What was the methodology for ground drop measurement?

  Used a meter ruler at 1m intervals.
• What were the limitations of ground drop measurement?

  Uneven surfaces and shifting sand affect accuracy.
• How can we improve accuracy in ground drop measurements?

  Repeat measurements and take averages.
• What was the wave count at Hengistbury Head?

  21 waves per minute.
• Why did we do a wave count?

  To measure wave energy and erosion risk.
• What was the wave count methodology?

  One counted waves while another timed.
• What are the limitations of wave counting?

  Subjective; hard to define wave start and end.
• How can we improve wave count accuracy?

  Multiple people count and take an average.
• Why did we draw a field sketch?

  To visually show coastal features and management.
• What are the limitations of a field sketch?

  Can miss details or be overly simplified.
• How can field sketches be improved?

  Use photos and annotate clearly with notes.
• Why did we measure groyne sediment height?

  To see how much sediment is trapped by groynes.
• What are the difficulties of groyne sediment height measurement?

  Time-consuming, physically demanding, and variable sand levels.
• How can groyne sediment measurement be improved?

  Take fewer but more accurate readings.
• How was wave count data presented?

  In a bar chart.
• What are the strengths and limitations of the wave count bar chart?

  Shows clear quantities but lacks explanation.