This trip to the Labrador Nature Reserve was really an eye opener to me,it was not the first time i had visited the reserve but the trip on 17th November really helped me to understand, firstly more about the reserve itself and its history.Secondly,i was exposed to topics that i have learnt in the classroom such as Natural Vegetation, Coastal Studies and Weathering.Lastly,it was also an oppotunity for me to revise on the past chapters that i have learnt so far.
From the reserve,i got to see the different distinct layers of a topical rainforest which i have never taken note of during my past visits.The forest floor was really dense and soil conservation is practised in the area.Roots of trees,properties of leaves and such can be observed from the reserve.
At the jetty,we got to see the wave cut platform as it was low tide at that time and also the coastline.We also had the oppotunity to calculate the wave period by using a stopwatch and observed that waves spill and form white foams.On the beach,we spotted the notch which was expose only during low tide due to erosion of the coast by waves.
At the Promenade,we were able to see how the coast was protected by waves.Sea-walls were spotted at the reserve and serve as a protection against waves.We were also told about swash and backwash.
The last location was the Dragon Teeth Gate,we identified the type of rock that we found there was granite.We were also told that the rock would eventually break down due to oxidation.Lines of weakness in the rock was also spotted that weaken the rock.
Finally,i have learnt to be more aware of our surroundings as geography is all around us,even places like Labrador Park which we usually go there for recreational activities.Therefore to sum up,i would like to say this trip was great learning exprience for me and a beneficial one too.
Sunday, December 3, 2006
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