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Sea-shore fieldwork hazards
Suggest one hazard the students should be aware of when collecting data on the sea shore. Do not refer to throwing quadrats in your answer.
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Marking points
- 1 Identifies water or the sea as a hazard.
- 2 Identifies tides or waves as a hazard.
- 3 Identifies rocks, slippery surfaces, or uneven surfaces as a hazard.
- 4 Identifies quicksand as a hazard.
- 5 Names a hazardous material such as needles or glass.
- 6 Identifies sewage as a hazard.
- 7 Identifies animals or an appropriate named animal as a hazard.
Full-mark answer
The tide could come in while the students are collecting data.
Why this answer loses marks
The quadrat could hit someone.
The question excludes hazards caused by throwing quadrats; identify a hazard already present on the shore.