distinctive landscapes

Question 1

what is a distinctive landscape

Answer 1

landscapes are made up of different features and landforms.

Question 2

what makes distinctive landscapes special

Answer 2

how the features and landforms combine is what gives a landscape its special or distinctive appearance.

Question 3

upland

Answer 3

A landscape that is hilly or mountainous

Question 4

lowland

Answer 4

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

Question 5

examples of river and coastal landscapes

Answer 5

river landscape: river conwy, near Betws-y-coed
coastal landscape: ynyslas sand dunes
upland landscape: snowdonia, Llanberis pass
lowland landscape: gwent levels

Question 6

examples of a distinctive landscape: snowdonia

(geology:

Answer 6

1. diverse upland landscape shaped by volcanic eruptions and extensive glaciation
2. numerous glacial features such as corries, u-shaped valleys and aretes
3. mountain range that drops quickly to the sea
4. contains the highest mountain in wales-snowdon, 1085.

Question 7

what does the term corries mean

Answer 7

a horse shoe shaped valley which is formed through erosion or ice glaciers

Question 8

which way are corries facing and why

Answer 8

they are north facing - they face away from the sun to stop the ice melting, as snow and ice build up the underlying rock erodes.

Question 9

examples of a distinctive landscape: snowdonia

vegetation

Answer 9

1. diverse range of both plant and animal life due to the varied physical environments and habitats found.
2. unique and rare species such as the snowdon lily and snowdon beetle
3. large areas of natural mixed deciduous forests including species such as welsh oak and birch; and planted coniferous trees which are often harvested.

Question 10

what is meant by the term deciduous forests

Answer 10

a biome dominated by deciduous trees which lose their leaves seasonally.

Question 11

examples of a distinctive landscape: snowdonia

people and culture

Answer 11

1. snowdonia has a rich cultural history with many world heritage sites including celtic shrines and fortresses
2. welsh language widely spoken

Question 12

what is meant by the term celtic shrines

Answer 12

a way of describing welsh, irish and scottish cultures

Question 13

what is meant by the term fortresses

Answer 13

a military stronghold, especially a strongly fortified town

Question 14

examples of a distinctive landscape: snowdonia

land use

Answer 14

1. the landscape in many areas has been shaped by slate mining
2. large areas of agriculture and forestry
3. national park status - attracts thousands of tourists each year, which has led to the growth of B&B’s, camp sites and other tourist facilities

Question 15

what is meant by the term slate mining

Answer 15

a slate industry is the industry related to the extraction and processing of slate