Core Knowledge - Component 1 - National Park, Erosion, Transportation and Deposition Flashcards
What is the distribution of highland areas in the UK?
Northern UK, Scotland, Wales & Northern England.
What is the distribution of lowland areas in the UK?
Southern UK particularly South East.
What is a national park?
Protected area due to wildlife, cultural heritage or beautiful countryside.
What does AONB stand for?
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
How is the Brecon Beacons National Park managed?
Footpaths repaired using stone & Vegetation on pathways being restored.
How is the Gower managed?
Information boards, clearly marked car parks & strict control over building.
What are the impacts of human activity on Snowdonia?
Souvenir shops instead of essential good stores, Welsh language diluted, house price increase & jobs
What does carrying capacity mean?
The maximum population size that an environment can sustain.
What limestone landscape have you studied?
Yorkshire dales.
What are the 5 key features of a drainage basin?
Tributary, Confluence, Source, Mouth & Watershed
What three fluvial/water processes change rivers over time?
Erosion, Transportation & Deposition
What are the four types of fluvial/water transportation?
Solution, Suspension, Saltation & Traction
What are the four types of fluvial/water erosion?
Abrasion, Hydraulic Action, Solution & Attrition.
