Distinctive landscapes

Question 1

What gives a landscape its distinctive appearance?

Answer 1

A combination of features and landforms

Question 2

Identify examples of distinctive landscapes of the UK

Answer 2

• upland & lowland areas
• river & coastal landscapes

Question 3

Define upland

Answer 3

A landscape that is hilly or mountainous

Question 4

Define lowland

Answer 4

An area of land that is lower than the land around it

Question 5

Give a specific example of a distinctive landscape

Answer 5

Snowdonia

Question 6

How does the geology in Snowdonia make it a distinctive landscape?

Answer 6

• diverse upland landscapes shaped by volcanic eruptions & extensive glaciations
• mountain range that drops quickly to the sea

Question 7

How does the land use in Snowdonia make it a distinctive landscape?

Answer 7

• landscape in many areas has been shaped by slate mining
• large areas of agriculture & forestry

Question 8

How does the vegetation in Snowdonia make it a distinctive landscape?

Answer 8

• diverse range of both plant & animal life due to the varied physical environments & habitats found
• unique and rare species

Question 9

How do the people & culture in Snowdonia make it a distinctive landscape?

Answer 9

• welsh language is widely spoken
• rich cultural history with many World Heritage sites

Question 10

How are physical landscapes affected by human activity?

Answer 10

They can have positive & negative impacts on the natural environment

Question 11

Give a positive impact of human activity on landscapes

Answer 11

Visitors to the countryside spend money, contributing to the rural economy

Question 12

Give a negative impact of human activity on landscapes

Answer 12

Visitor pressure can negatively affect the landscape and local communities

Question 13

Define visitor pressure

Answer 13

Tourism increases number of people → increased impact on landscape, resources & services

Question 14

Define honeypot site

Answer 14

A place of special interest that attracts tourists

Question 15

Define carrying capacity

Answer 15

The maximum population size that an environment can sustain

Question 16

Define environmental challenges

Answer 16

Problems caused by human use of the natural landscape or resources

Question 17

Define national park / Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

Answer 17

An area which is protected because of its beautiful countryside, wildlife & cultural heritage

Question 18

Give examples of the impact of human activity on Snowdonia national park

Answer 18

• increased visitors →congestion on narrow roads
• second home ownership →house prices increase
• at honeypot sites, shops providing essential goods are replaced by souvenir stores

Question 19

Why do AONBs need to be managed?

Answer 19

They are visited by a large number of people →damage to natural landscape

Question 20

How can AONBs be managed?

Answer 20

Visitors need to be managed to minimise impact on landscape & repair any damage caused

Question 21

What strategies are used to manage the Gower & Brecon Beacons?

Answer 21

• management of visitors in the gower AONB
• footpath maintenance in the brecon beacons national park

Question 22

How does managing visitors in the Gower help to maintain the landscape?

Answer 22

• designated footpaths provide access for visitors & also protect sensitive areas
• clearly marked car parks reduce parking on grass→preventing damage & congestion

Question 23

How does footpath maintenance in the Brecon Beacons national park help to maintain it?

Answer 23

• footpaths are replaced with hard-wearing materials such as stone
• volunteer recruitment help to repair footpaths & walls that have been damaged