Coastal geomorphology coursework on the North Norfolk coast - page 3
Keywords: This is a coursework on the coasts of Cley and Overstrand in the North Norfolk coast
By Northcott on 26/09/2008
Level: VGCSE
Page Number: 3 of 8 pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
carry them up the beach. The small pebbles will be carried further because it takes less force for them to move. If there has been a storm recently then this will have moved the stones further up the beach. The pebble sampling will also give us an idea of the rate of erosion that is happening in this part of the world.
The other way that we will collect data is using the pantometer. The way we will use this is starting at the beach we will work up towards the land and every metre take a reading of the angle that it is to measure the gradient. This shows what erosion processes are occurring at each part of the beach. The gradient of the beach gives us a good idea of what is happening at this time. This picture gives us a good idea of how the pantometer will be used. Through this information I will draw it up on a graph that will give a good cross-section of the beach.
Overstrand
Just like Cley we have two separate methods of measuring data from the Overstrand coast:
1. Looking at pictures and drawing sketch maps
2. Use our secondary data that has been given to us to contrast and compare the coast at Overstrand
Sketch maps can shows us where different types of the coast are located and how they are being eroded. Pictures also give us a good idea of what part of the coast is located where and using the photos from last year we can compare and contrast the changes from this years field trip to last years. While viewing these diagrams you can see if there are any similarities and differences on the cliffs and parts of the coast.
To gain any more facts and figures I can use the secondary data that has been given to us. The sheets of paper that I have used for my introduction also will be used for my data presentation and analysis. Using the pictures and diagrams on these sheets I can observe for my presentation changes that have occurred on this coastline.
I myself will make some observations that I will note down and can look back upon when writing the data analysis. I will also write down any peculiar or out of the ordinary things that could help my results and make them more accurate. I will also be looking closely at the
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