iGeo 1996, Теренна работа — Задача 1. A

The fieldwork exercise in the Oranjezon area will be carried out along a transect. The observations will focus on soil, soil hydrology, geomorphology and vegetation/land use.

The research question should be answered after carrying out the exercises A E in the field and at the lab in the school in Oostkappelle.

In the field you will work in a multi national group of four. Each group will be provided with a map for every person and per group:

• a standard auger
• plastic bags for soil samples
• plastic bottles for water samples
• tables for soil description
• tables for vegetation description
• a sample card to determine soil colour
• a sample card to determine soil texture

Every group will be accompanied by one of the assistants of the organising committee who will act as an observer. The observer may only respond to questions regarding clarification of the fieldwork exercises.

During the fieldwork no contact between groups is allowed.

Upon arrival in the fieldwork area at Oranjezon a transect route will be assigned to you/your group. Walk inland from the coast line to the polder along the transect route that is assigned to your group. Observe the landscape and map the boundaries between the units. After the fieldwork you have to produce a map of the transect with a short description of the landscape units that you have found. Use the information about geomorphology, soil, hydrology and vegetation that you have gathered in the field (exercises A/E).

Present your results in an in individual report with the following content: - Name - Number of the group/transect - Title of your report - Answers to all the exercises (A/E) - A map and a crossection of your transect, a description of the different land units in your transect - An answer to the main research question and your own conclusions.

The report may not exceed 5 pages. Aside from the map and the crosssection of your transect and the explanatory text the report may include graphs, tables, and additional maps that support your reasoning.

• de Jong, C. & ten Brinke, W.: Het Nederlandse Landschap, University of Nijmegen / ten Brinke, Meppel.
• Pannekoek, A.J. : Geologische Geschiedenis van Nederland, and 6 Staatdrukkerij, Den Haag, 1956.
• van der Borgt, M. : Grond onder je voeten, Centre for Environmental and 7 Education Zeeland, Goes, 1996.

Appendix II

Fragment of a Contour Line Map of Zeeland 1:5000, Nutsbedrijf Zeeland, Middelburg.