Fieldwork tests

Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Atmosphere

Learning Intention

We will learn about the testing methods and equipment used by geographers to collect primary data to investigate the hydrosphere, lithosphere and atmosphere.

Inquiry Questions:

What tests and equipment do geographers use when investigating environments?

What does collecting primary date tell us about the health of the mangroves here at Bobbin Head?

Watch the videos below to learn how to use the fieldwork equipment on the excursion

NOTE - Do NOT fill these answers in on your excursion booklet, we will complete the tests on the day.

Fieldwork Tests - Hydrosphere

Water Salinity

Water salinity I Gibberagong EEC (0.52min) I Youtube
Salinity result through the refractometer

Turbidity

Turbidity I Gibberagong EEC (1.15 min) I Youtube
Turbidity result using a turbidity tube

Water pH

Measuring water pH I Gbberagong EEC (1.16 min) I Youtube
pH result using water pH testing strips

Water temperature

Measuring water temperature I Gibberagong EEC (0.40 min) I Youtube
Water temperature result using a thermometer

Fieldwork Tests - Lithosphere

Soil texture

Measuring soil texture I Gibberagong EEC (1.22 min) I Youtube
Ribbon test using Soil Texture Guide

Soil pH

Soil pH I Gibberagong EEC (2.02min) I Youtube
Soil pH test kit

Soil temperature

Soil temperature I Gibberagong EEC (1.38 min) I Youtube
Probe thermometer

Gradient

Gradient I Gibberagong EEC (0.59min) I Youtube
Clinometer

Aspect (direction the slope faces)

Aspect I Gibberagong EEC (1.03min) I Youtube
Compass

Fieldwork Tests - Atmosphere

Light intensity

Light Intensity I Gibberagong EEC (2.05mins) I Youtube
Light meter

Air temperature

Air temperature I Gibberagong EEC (2.00mins) I Youtube
Kestrel

Humidity

Video 5: Measuring humidityYouTube (1:56min)
Kestrel