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2 - Glaciated Uplands Flashcards

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WHAT IS PLUCKING?

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when the glacier freezes onto the underlying landscape and rips them out as it moves downhill due to the force of gravity. This then provided material for abrasion.

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WHAT IS ABRASION?

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rocks plucked get frozen in the base of the glacier and scour away the underlying landscape as it moves, having a sandpaper effect. It also leaves scratches on the underlying surface called striations.

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WHAT IS FREEZE-THAW WEATHERING?

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this is a process of weathering that occurs in upland areas. Water enters cracks in rock and expands as it freezes. This widens the crack and when repeated it eventually breaks off pieces of rock.

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WHY DO GLACIERS MOVE DOWNHILL?

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gravity

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WHEN DOES A CORRIE FORM?

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Snow gathers in a north facing hollow and compresses under its own weight to form ice.

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WHAT IS A CORRIE?

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Once the ice has melted a deep, steep sided horseshoe shape hollow remains called a corrie.

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EXAMPLE OF A CORRIE

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Coire Cas

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WHEN DOES AN ARETE FORM?

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Two corries form back to back on a mountainside as glaciers move downhill due to gravity.

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WHAT IS AN ARETE?

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As each glacier erodes into the mountain, a steep, narrow ridge called an arete forms between them. ​
Once the ice has melted, freeze-thaw weathering continues to give it a jagged appearance. ​

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EXAMPLE OF AN ARETE

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Fiacaill a Coire Cas

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WHEN DOES A PYRAMIDAL PEAK FORM?

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Three corries form around a mountainside as glaciers move downhill due to gravity.

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WHAT IS A PYRAMIDAL PEAK?

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As each glacier erodes into the mountain, a sharp pointed peak called a pyramidal peak forms between them.

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EXAMPLE OF A PYRAMIDAL PEAK

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Angels Peak

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WHEN DOES A U-SHAPED VALLEY FORM?

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A glacier moves downhill through a V-shaped valley due to gravity.

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WHAT IS A U-SHAPED VALLEY?

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Once the ice has melted, a u-shaped valley remains with steep sides and a wide, flat base. ​
A misfit stream or ribbon loch are also found on the valley floor. ​

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EXAMPLE OF A U-SHAPED VALLEY

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Glen Avon

17
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HOW ARE TRUNCATED SPURS FORMED?

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The interlocking spurs in a V-shaped valley are cut off by these processes, creating truncated spurs. ​
A truncated spur is a rounded, craggy and steep area of land at the edge of a u-shaped valley.

18
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WHAT IS YOUR GLACIATED UPLANDS CASE STUDY?

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CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK

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WHY IS SHEEP FARMING COMMON IN THE CAIRNGORMS?

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Sheep are hardy and can survive the cold, harsh environment on the upper slopes of u-shaped valleys.​
These areas are generally unsuitable for growing crops because of the low temperatures, lack of sunshine and poor soil quality.​
These slopes are also too steep for farm machinery.

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WHY IS FORESTRY COMMON IN THE CAIRNGORMS?

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  1. Cairngorms area occupies just less than 10 percent of Scotland’s land mass, yet contains 25 per cent of the entire Scottish resource of native woodlands. ​
  2. Natural Caledonian Forest is considered one of the most important habitats for biodiversity conservation in Scotland.
  3. These areas are popular with tourists for many activities such as cycling, walking and bird watching as well as being used for education purposes.
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WHY IS TOURISM COMMON IN THE CAIRNGORMS?

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Lochs, such as Loch Morlich, provide opportunities for water sports such as water skiing, kayaking and canoeing.​
Five of Scotland’s six highest mountains are located within the park so provide a great opportunity for hill walking and rock climbing.​
Corries such as Coire Cas enable winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding.​
The A9 provides good access to the national park and settlements such as Aviemore provide excellent tourist services such as hotels, restaurants, cafes.​
Aviemore is also accessible via rail, allowing even more people to visit the area.

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WHY IS RENEWABLE ENERGY COMMON IN THE CAIRNGORMS?

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Hydro-electric power (HEP) is generated by damming hanging valleys to create electricity using the force of waterfalls. ​
Wind turbines can also be located on mountains to take advantage of the windy conditions to generate energy.

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HOW DO TOURISTS DISRUPT FARMING ACTIVITIES?

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  1. leave gates open
  2. let dogs off lead - sheep worrying.
  3. damage stones walls and fences by climbing over them
  4. disrupt animals during breeding season
  5. inconsiderate parking
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WHAT IS SHEEP WORRYING?

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dogs can scare sheep if let off the lead and can result in sheep dying or miscarrying their lambs, costing farmers money and profit

25
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WHY IS LITTER A HAZARD FOR ANIMALS?

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Increased litter in farming areas is hazardous to animals who could choke or potentially die from grazing on it accidentally.

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HOW DO FARMERS ANNOY TOURISTS?

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Farm vehicles can slow tourist traffic on local roads.
Farmers also restrict tourists access to areas at certain times of the year e.g. during lambing that can also lead to disagreements.

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WHY HAVE RUBBISH BINS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CAIRNGORMS?

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Rubbish bins have been removed from some areas to encourage people to take their litter away rather than place more bins in certain areas.

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HOW DO PARK RANGERS HELP CONFLICTS IN THE CAIRNGORMS?

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Park rangers are employed to prevent problems by encouraging responsible tourism and liaise with different land owners to minimise problems. ​

29
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WHAT CAN FARMERS DO TO MANAGE CONFLICTS?

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Farmers display signs to encourage people to close gates behind them.

30
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HOW CAN VISITOR STAFF AND TV CAMPAIGNS MANAGE CONFLICTS?

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Visitor centre staff and TV campaigns help to educate the public about the Scottish Outdoor Access Code which contains advice about walking dogs within the national park. ​

31
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what feature is this?

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arete

32
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what feature is this?

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pyramidal peak

33
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what feature is this?

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corrie/ corrie lochan

N5 GEOG 23/24 (8 decks)

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