Fieldwork tests
Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Atmosphere
Learning Intention
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:
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
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
Fieldwork Tests - Hydrosphere
Water Salinity
Water Salinity
Water salinity I Gibberagong EEC (0.52min) I Youtube
Salinity result through the refractometer
Turbidity
Turbidity
Turbidity result using a turbidity tube
Water pH
Water pH
Measuring water pH I Gbberagong EEC (1.16 min) I Youtube
pH result using water pH testing strips
Water temperature
Water temperature
Measuring water temperature I Gibberagong EEC (0.40 min) I Youtube
Water temperature result using a thermometer
Fieldwork Tests - Lithosphere
Fieldwork Tests - Lithosphere
Soil texture
Soil texture
Measuring soil texture I Gibberagong EEC (1.22 min) I Youtube
Ribbon test using Soil Texture Guide
Soil pH
Soil pH
Soil pH I Gibberagong EEC (2.02min) I Youtube
Soil pH test kit
Soil temperature
Soil temperature
Soil temperature I Gibberagong EEC (1.38 min) I Youtube
Probe thermometer
Gradient
Gradient
Gradient I Gibberagong EEC (0.59min) I Youtube
Clinometer
Aspect (direction the slope faces)
Aspect (direction the slope faces)
Aspect I Gibberagong EEC (1.03min) I Youtube
Compass
Fieldwork Tests - Atmosphere
Fieldwork Tests - Atmosphere
Light intensity
Light intensity
Light Intensity I Gibberagong EEC (2.05mins) I Youtube
Light meter
Air temperature
Air temperature
Air temperature I Gibberagong EEC (2.00mins) I Youtube
Kestrel
Humidity
Humidity
Video 5: Measuring humidityYouTube (1:56min)
Kestrel