4.2: A Number Of Physical And Human Processes Work Together To Create Distinct UK Landscapes

Question 1

How are U-shaped valleys created ?

Answer 1

Glaciers erode the materials around them and create these U-shaped valleys, with ledges on each side.

Question 2

How are V-shaped valleys created ?

Answer 2

Rivers that erode materials around them before the ice age will create V-shaped valleys.

Question 3

How much of the South Downs are farmed ?

Answer 3

85%

Question 4

What is the difference in farming in the South Downs and Uplands ?

Answer 4

The South Downs is an easy place to grow crops but in Uplands it is much harder so they specialise in sheep farming

Question 5

Name two POSITIVES about the forestry in the South Downs :

Answer 5

The South Downs is covered in trees (23.8%)

These trees provide habitats for wildlife

Question 6

What caused high levels of trees in Upland areas ?

Answer 6

Because of heavy afforestation

Question 7

What is housing like in the Lake District ?

Answer 7

Isolated and spread out

Question 8

What is housing like in East Anglia ?

Answer 8

Spring-line settlement are suitable for the area and south facing scapes provide shelter

Question 9

What is the difference in building material in the Lake District and East Anglia ?

Answer 9

The Lake District uses predominantly dry stone while East Anglia uses wood

Question 10

What is the difference in the relief in the Lake District and East Anglia ?

Answer 10

The relief in East Anglia is low lying whereas in the Lake District it has very steep land