Case Study Flashcards
When was the Nepal earthquake?
25th April 2015
What are three facts about the Nepal earthquake?
-> 7.8 magnitude
-> 9000 killed
-> 8 million affected
-> avalanches hit Everest and climbers killed
What was the Amatrice earthquake?
August 24th 2016
What are three facts about the Amatrice earthquake?
-> magnitude 6.2
-> deaths 299
-> injuries over 365
-> estimated cost: 4.5 billion euros
What’s an example of an arête?
Striding edge
What’s an example of a corrie?
Red tarn
What’s an example of a ribbon lake?
Windermere
What an example of a U-shaped and hanging valley?
Langdale
What’s an example for an erratic?
Bowder stone
What’s an example of a swarm of drumlins?
Swindale
What’s an example of moraines?
Easedale valley
What are facts about tourism in the Lake District?
41,000 residents
19.9 million tourists a year
Tourists spend £1.2 billion a year
What are some opportunities in the Lake District
Ribbon lakes for water sports e.g. Windermere
Quarrying e.g. Honister slate mine
Sheep farming - Herdwick sheep
What are some strategies to manage impact in the Lake District?
Creation of honey pot sites
Reducing congestion
Fix the Fells - help footpath erosion
What is the national importance of London?
Capital city of the UK
10% of the UK population
Wages 23% higher
5.8 million jobs
What is the international importance of London?
30 million tourists a year
London stock exchange largest in the world
Global transport hub - Heathrow/Gatwick
What is the impact of internal migration on character of London
Young professionals move to London for work, leads to an increase in the need for housing, especially flares and apartments e.g. Battersea power station
What is the impact of international migration on character of London
Windrush generation to SE London - Brixton
Caribbean culture and food e.g. Brixton market
