Distinctive Landscapes

Question 1

Define upland

Answer 1

Landscape that is hilly or mountainous

Question 2

Define lowland

Answer 2

Area of land that is lower than the land around it

Question 3

Name 4 facts about the geology of Snowdonia

Answer 3

1. Diverse upland landscape shaped by volcanic eruptions
2. Numerous glacial features such as corries and u-shaped valleys
3. Mountain range that drops quickly to the sea
4. Contains highest mountain in Wales - Snowdon

Question 4

Name 3 facts about the land use in Snowdonia

Answer 4

1. Shaped by slate mining
2. Large areas of agriculture
3. National park status led to growth of campsites and tourist facilities

Question 5

Name 3 facts about vegetation in Snowdonia

Answer 5

1. Diverse range of plant and animal life
2. Rare species such as Snowdon lily
3. Large areas of Natural mixed deciduous forest

Question 6

Name 2 facts about people and culture in Snowdonia

Answer 6

1. Rich cultural history

2. Welsh language widely spoken

Question 7

When asked to consider factors that make landscapes distinctive you should mention what 4 things?

Answer 7

1. Geology
2. People and culture
3. Vegetation
4. Land use

Question 8

Name an example of a distinctive landscape

Answer 8

Snowdonia

Question 9

Define visitor pressure

Answer 9

Increased impact on landscape, resources and services of an increased number of people due to tourism

Question 10

Define honeypot site

Answer 10

A place of special interest that attracts tourists

Question 11

Define carrying capacity

Answer 11

Maximum population size an environment can sustain

Question 12

Define environmental challenges

Answer 12

Problems caused by human use of the natural landscape or resources

Question 13

Define national park

Answer 13

Area which is protected because of its beautiful countryside, wildlife and cultural heritage

Question 14

Name a national park which faces environmental challenges

Answer 14

Snowdonia National Park

Question 15

Name 2 positives of human activity on Snowdonia National Park

Answer 15

1. Investment in tourist industry creates jobs and helps to diversify a farming economy
2. Increase in rural income from high number of tourists visiting the area

Question 16

Name 6 negatives of human activity on Snowdonia national park

Answer 16

1. Increased visitor numbers cause congestion
2. Disused slate quarries can be a visual scar
3. Footpath erosion, litter and car parking resulting from large visitor numbers are a cost to the local area
4. Shops providing essential goods are replaced by souvenir shops
5. welsh speaking community becomes diluted
6. House prices increase due to rise in second-home ownership

Question 17

Define Areas of Outstanding Beauty

Answer 17

A part of the countryside that is designated for conservation due to its natural beauty

Question 18

Name 2 examples of places where strategies have been used to manage landscapes

Answer 18

1. Gower - management of visitors

2. Brecon Beacons - footpath maintenance

Question 19

Name 4 ways Gower managed visitors

Answer 19

1. Designated footpaths protect the sensitive areas
2. Information boards inform visitors of the unique features
3. Clearly marked car parks reduce parking on grass verges which damage hedgerows and cause congestion
4. Strict planning control within area meaning new developments are restricted

Question 20

Name 4 ways Brecon Beacons complete footpath maintenance

Answer 20

1. Volunteer recruitment help repair footpaths that have been damaged
2. Logistical operations (eg helicopter) carry footpath materials due to remote location
3. Footpaths replaced with hard-wearing materials
4. Once been rebuilt, vegetation can be restored