Geography paper 2 Flashcards
1
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what has influenced the topography of the land today
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plate tectonics, glaciation, rock types, rivers. u has uplands and low lands
2
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what is relief ant topography
A
relief is the height of the land
topography is the study and description of the physical features of an area
3
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where are lowlands found in the UK and why are they low
A
lowlands are found by the coast - east anglia, Lincolnshire which is made up of soft sedimentary rock/ clay forming flat agricultural land.
4
Q
where are uplands found in the uk and why are they up
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Scotland, England- Lake District , Wales- snowdonia
5
Q
how did glaciation shape the land
A
weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition which create distinct landforms such as u shaped valleys.
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