Fieldwork: Presenting river data
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can present river data to show correlations in the data.
Key learning points
- A channel profile is a way of graphically representing the shape of a river channel.
- It may be possible to see correlations between river characteristics by drawing a scattergraph of the data.
- A line of best fit helps geographers understand the nature of any correlation.
Keywords
(channel) profile - a graph that shows the shape of a river channel as if it were sliced from bank to bank
Line of best fit - a straight line drawn over the top of the data in a scattergraph to show any correlation
Correlation - the relationship between opposing geographical variables
Common misconception
Points in a channel profile should be joined using a ruler.
Points in a channel profile should be drawn with a slight curve to more accurately represent the shape of the river channel.
Teacher tip
To generate more than six data plots for a scattergraph, a set of class data can be produced which collates data together.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a river?
Q2.The place where a river begins is called the .
Q3.What is the end point of a river called?
Q4.What process wears away rocks and soil along a river’s path?
Q5.What is a floodplain?
Q6.Why might people live near rivers?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions:
A cross-section graph of a river channel
A straight line to show trend in data
The link between two geographical variables
Q2.A steep line of best fit may suggest a strong between variables.
Q3.Why is it incorrect to use a ruler to join points in a channel profile?
Q4.What should you use instead of a ruler to connect channel profile points?
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