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
