Case study a relict glacial landscape Flashcards
What is the name of the relict glacial landscapes we are studying
The Lake District
What is the Lake District
England and Wales largest national park it is Home to Scafell Pike England’s largest mountain in West water England’s deepest lake
How many permanent residents live in the Lake District
42,400
What activities are available in the Lake District
Walking
climbing
cycling
boat cruises
various museums
How many visitors go to the lakes each year
16 million
How much revenue do the tourists generate in the lakes
£925 million
What was the Lake District light to hundred years ago
It was a mountain massif broken by river valleys radiating out from the centre
What what caused ice ages in the Lake District
A period of climatic oscillations during which ice flows along the river valleys deepening and widening them
How many Cirque are there in the lakes
200 cirques 
What is Addacombe hole 
An example of a corrie found in the lakes it doesn’t have a tarn because Corrie lacks a lip to Dam in the water
What is the bassenthwaite lake
A ribbon lake occupying the flat bottom of a broad trough post glacial alluvium has split the lake.
Now this is a region of farmland
How have post glacial processes modified landscape? (Lakes)
Mass movements of Alton slope Valley sides
Social development has taken place
vegetation has grown over most of the landscape
Human factors cause more change via footpath erosion and urbanisation
What does it mean that the Lake District is a UNESCO world heritage site
It is recognised by the international community has an area of outstanding universal value
Why is the Lake District the UNESCO world heritage site (long weird answer)
Initiative of the evolution of human society in settlement over time under the influence of physical concentration opportunities presented by the natural environment and of successive social economic and cultural forces both external and internal
Why does the Lake District qualify to be a UNESCO world heritage site? (Examples)
Traditional farming and local industry
Complex geology and geomorphology
Distinctive buildings and settlement character
What is the unique Lake District farming system based on
Rearing the native Herdwick sheep
How has the Herdwick sheep developed
Developed for over 1000 years in response to the Upland landscape of fells lakes valleys and native Woodland
How far back does the geology the Lake District date
500 million years
What evidence does the Lake District geology provide
violent volcanic activity
deep oceans tropical seas
Scouring effects of thick ice sheets
Since when are people lived in the Lake District
Since the end of the last ice age about 10,000 years ago
What does the Lake District landscape reflect
A long history of settlement agriculture and industry
What important prehistoric Sites can be found in the Lake District
Neolithic stone circles
rock art
stone axe quarries
What did the Romans construct in the
Lake District
An impressive network of roads and forts including Hardknott and Ravenglass which form part of Hadrian‘s wall
What percentage of the national park area has been designated for biodiversity value? (lake district)
20%
What sort of animals are found in the Lake District
Mountain ringlet
Red squirrel
Natterjack toad
What are some vernacular buildings in Lake District
Come on a variety of forms such as Yeoman farm houses
long houses
bank Barns
hog houses
 What did the railway provide in the Lake District
Extend the opportunity to visit the area I was a catalyst for a tradition of tourism which continues today
When will railways introduced to the Lake District
The mid 19th century
What have a large lakes been used for since the early 20th century in lake district?
Water speed record attempts such as the Bluebird Project
What percentage of houses in the lakes a second homes
15%
Why has the percentage of second homes Made it difficult for low-wage locals
The price of houses has been pushed up significantly
What percentage of people go to the lakes by private vehicle
89%
What is the problem with so many people visiting using their private vehicles
The Roads are narrow winding so congestion traffic jams in questionable parking becomes problematic
What are some common problems related to tourism
Litter
footpath erosion
air pollution
What is the average distance someone walks when they visit the lakes
4 miles or 6 km
What was the Upland path landscape restoration project?
A 10 year project from 2002 to 2011 which sets out to repair the majority of the road paths in the lakes
What did the UPLRP use to repair paths
Stone pitching = Which involves digging stone into the ground to form good solid footfalls
How much was spent on Stone pitching in 2004
Just under £1 million
What have transport initiatives focused on
Public transport, Sustainability and getting people out of their cars
What is the B4 Network? (Lake district)
Across the lake shuttle which links to the lakes of Windermere and Coniston water and services to honeypot site of Grisdale and tarn hows
How much was invested into the drive less see more scheme
£7 million for a three-year scheme
What is the goal of the drive less, see more scheme? (lake district)
A unified boats, bikes, boots and buses network throughout the national park popular walking routes are being connected to public transport services
How much carbon does the drive less, see more initiative want to cut
11,000 tons of carbon emissions
What is significant changes are expected to happen in the Lake District? (environmental)
Species loss
Increase in non-native species
Footpath erosion due to heavy rains
Drying out of Peat
What is a honeypot site?
places with special interest or appeal that are very popular with visitors
