EFS NA Week 2: Comparing measured, paced and estimated values

Scenario:

You are working on site and have been asked to determine the area of a rectangular patch of ground that is to be replanted with native species as part of the reclamation of the site. You want to determine how good your developing estimation and pacing skills are and so decide to estimate its length and width and then to measure these dimensions with a field tape to compare. Your estimated, paced, and measured values are in the table below.

To calculate the area to be planted, multiply the length times the width for each of the estimated, paced, and measured methods. Enter your calculated area into the table.

Visually estimated

Length

Width

Area

m²

Paced

Length

Width

Area

m²

Measured

Length

Width

Area

m²

Some Additional Questions

How much does each of the linear distances vary from each other between estimated and paced? Estimated and measured? Paced and measured?
How much do the calculated areas vary from each other? Is it greater of less than the differences when you are doing linear measurement?

Do you think these are significant differences?

Reflect and describe your thoughts.

Using the measured values from the table:

Assume we need to place 0.3 m of topsoil over the entire area in order to plant our native shrubs and trees. What volume of fill would you need to order to fill this rectangle to a depth of 0.3 m?
Assume we need to place a fence around this feature to keep people and animals out. What is the total length of fencing you would need to order to completely surround the area?

Volume of Fill

m³

Round to the nearest whole number.

Total Length of Fencing

If you are human, leave this field blank.