Part 1 - Fieldwork Question...
3 marks available [combined with fieldwork question]
Suggested word count of 300 out of the 2500 words [combined with fieldwork question]
Deadline First Draft: Monday 7th June 2021
Suggested word count of 300 out of the 2500 words [combined with fieldwork question]
Deadline First Draft: Monday 7th June 2021
Your fieldwork question is:
How do the fluvial characteristics of a river change with distance from the source?
To help you discuss and conclude upon your fieldwork question you should choose two or three hypotheses. You should consider what data you will be collecting and which data sets you can easily graph and map. The following are examples that could be tested:
Possible hypotheses:
1. The discharge of the River Aussonnelle increases downstream.
2. The hydraulic radius of the River Aussonnelle increases downstream.
3. As velocity of the River Aussonnelle increases, sediment size decreases.
4. As sediment size of the River Aussonnelle decreases, it shape becomes smoother.
Your IA must be related to material in a geographic inquiry topic or sub-topic and its development in the syllabus.
Your Internal Assessment is related to this section of the Freshwater - Issues and Conflicts optional theme:
How do the fluvial characteristics of a river change with distance from the source?
To help you discuss and conclude upon your fieldwork question you should choose two or three hypotheses. You should consider what data you will be collecting and which data sets you can easily graph and map. The following are examples that could be tested:
Possible hypotheses:
1. The discharge of the River Aussonnelle increases downstream.
2. The hydraulic radius of the River Aussonnelle increases downstream.
3. As velocity of the River Aussonnelle increases, sediment size decreases.
4. As sediment size of the River Aussonnelle decreases, it shape becomes smoother.
Your IA must be related to material in a geographic inquiry topic or sub-topic and its development in the syllabus.
Your Internal Assessment is related to this section of the Freshwater - Issues and Conflicts optional theme:
The Bradshaw Model is a geographical model worth reading more about in preparation for writing your Internal Assessment.
Make sure you do the following...
- Write a fieldwork question.
- Write 2 or 3 hypotheses.
- Make a brief preliminary judgment or prediction answering the fieldwork question/hypotheses.
- Explain why the fieldwork investigation was carried out.
- State the area of the syllabus to which your Internal Assessment is related.
Part 2 - Geographic Context...
3 marks available [combined with fieldwork question]
Suggested word count of 300 out of the 2500 words [combined with fieldwork question]
Suggested word count of 300 out of the 2500 words [combined with fieldwork question]
You must comment briefly on the geographical context.
Explain where the fieldwork investigation was carried out.
A map of the data collection locations used is essential - is it a good locational map as the mark scheme requires.
Advice on the use of maps:
* You must add value to maps you include - just sticking in a photocopied map or a printed map from the internet is of little value unless you have used it as a base map to show other things.
* You must acknowledge the source of the map.
* It needs a title, scale, key/legend and border.
Make sure you do the following...
- Describe where the fieldwork investigation was carried out.
- Include a map - with added value.
- Comment briefly on the geographic context, explaining why and where the fieldwork investigation is to be carried out. This can include relevant spatial, physical, socio-economic conditions and other background information, concepts or characteristics.
Explain where the fieldwork investigation was carried out.
A map of the data collection locations used is essential - is it a good locational map as the mark scheme requires.
Advice on the use of maps:
* You must add value to maps you include - just sticking in a photocopied map or a printed map from the internet is of little value unless you have used it as a base map to show other things.
* You must acknowledge the source of the map.
* It needs a title, scale, key/legend and border.
Make sure you do the following...
- Describe where the fieldwork investigation was carried out.
- Include a map - with added value.
- Comment briefly on the geographic context, explaining why and where the fieldwork investigation is to be carried out. This can include relevant spatial, physical, socio-economic conditions and other background information, concepts or characteristics.
What the examiner is going to use...
