Methodology

The form 5 geography class of Naparima College visited Las Cuevas Bay on
the 3rd June, 2019 to obtain data for our Geography SBA. All apparatus needed
to conduct the experiments was gathered and theory needed to conduct investi-
gations was known. A data sheet was then constructed to collect results. Five
sites were chosen and was marked off 30 meters away from each other. Groups
of 8-9 members was made and and the following tests was carried out

Tests Procedure
Wave height The members of the group got into the water
with a meter rule and ensured that it was touch-
ing the beach floor. The height of the crest and
of the through was measured for each passing
wave l. This was repeated ten times
Wave frequency The group stood in the surf zone In the direction
of the sea And the number of waves formed in
one minute Was recorded using a stopwatch.
This was repeated ten times
Wave direction A compass was held level and a member of the
group stood in the general direction of the
waves. The results was then recorded.
Wind speed An anemometer was set at zero and was held in
the direction of the wave. The value obtained
was then recorded
Wave direction A compass was held level and a member stood
with him back facing the wind. The general di-
rection of the wind was then found.
Longshore drift Ten pebbles was painted with waterproof paint
and was placed within the awash zone and a
marker were placed to mark the beginning loca-
tion. The displacement of each pebble was mea-
sured using a measuring tape and the general di-
rection of the waves was recorded. Observa-
tions were taken every minute for ten continual
minutes.
Beach angle One member of the group stood at the sea and
another member stood at equal height at the top
of the beach’s slope holding a measuring tape.
The person at the bottom of the slope measured
the upslope of the beach using a clinometer
while the person at the top measured to he
downslope using a clinometer.
 Tests Procedure
Beach width One member of the group stood at the sea while
the other stood at the top of the beach slope
holding a measuring tape. The distance of the
two persons were recorded as the beach width.
Cloud cover The cloud cover was observed and recorded

Observations
There was a relatively gentle slope at all 5 sites on the beach, the area of
study was partly overcast with slight drizzles and the caves were found to
be made up of metamorphic rock

Analysis of data
On arrival of Las Cuevas bay it was observed that it was over cast with
strong winds of 25-31mph. In figure 2 it can be seen that the waves at the
5 sites move in an south westerly direction mainly caused my the prevail-
ing winds from the windward coastline. It can be observed from this table
that the gradient of the beach is relatively gentle which is mainly caused be
constructive waves being formed (Small swash that causes a build up of
materials on the beach). From observations it can be deduced that sites 1-3
were collection zones for eroded sediment forms headlands in a south
westerly direction by long shore drift. However, at site 5 the materials
transported was not corresponding to the beach width at site 5 which
means that the materials at site 5 were more eroded than the materials
found at the other sites.

In table 1, the wave frequency the the highest at site 5. Since site 5 had the
smallest beach width it inferred that constructive waves didnt transport
eroded materials onto the beach. Sites 1-3 had a higher wave frequency
than sites 4 and 5 which resulted in sites 1-3 had a larger beach width that
sites 4 and 5.

Table 3 shows the different heights of the crests and of the troughs while
in table 4 shows the average height of the crests and of the troughs. At site
2 there was not as much deposition taking place than sites 1.3,4 and 5.
This resulted in the average wave height to be less than of the other sites.

In table 5, the wind direction and the wind speed were predominant in a
south westerly direction caused by land and sea breezes( caused by the
heating land and large bodies of water).

In table 6 the value for wave length and wave energy was calculated for all
is the 5 sites. It can be seen that the wave energy at site 2 is lower than the
other sites due to wave energy being refracted and dispersed. Site 5 had the
most amount of energy as the energy was being concentrated to the head-
lands.
Conclusion

On Monday 3rd June 2019, the costal processes at Las Cuevas bay was investi-
gated. The main costal process at the bay was deposition which was deduced
thought observations of wave height, low wave frequencies and gentle beach
slopes. It is also known that destructive waves was once present as caves are
seen present. Constructive waves are also present as constructive features
(headlands) are present.
Introduction

The Las Cuevas bay is situated in the North coast of Trinidad and is beloved by
tourist. This bay affects the recreational and ecological activities in the country.
The coastal process is being studied to determine the impact of coasts so that
human activity can adapt to the environment.
Aim of Study

To investigate the coastal processes that lead to the formation of coastal

Picture 2 showing the weather conditions and wave characteristics

CANDIDATE NUMBER:

SUBJECT: CSEC GEOGRAPHY SECOND DRAFT

PROFICIENCY: GENERAL

SCHOOL: NAPARIMA COLLEGE

CENTRE NUMBER: 1606

TOPIC: COAST

TEACHER’S NAME: MS. A. RAMJOHN

DATE SUBMITTED: 21/01/2020

The Caribbean Environment for CSEC Geography. Oxford, United

Mapcarta (2019, October 14). Mapcarta. Retrieved from Mapcarta

Heading Page(s)

Introduction 1
Aim of study 2
Location of study 3-4
Methodology 5-6
Presentation of data 7-11
Observations 12
Analysis of data 13-14
Conclusion 15
Bibliography 16
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Figure 9. Bar graph showing wave frequencies and wavelengths at each site