Geography unit 1 Flashcards
what are lowland areas
up to 200m above sea level
geology is younger sedimentry rock (prone to erosion)
climate is usually warmer and drier
e.g SE wales, cardiff, newport
what are upland areas
200 to 500m above sea level
geology is mainly old, hard and igneous and metamorphic rock forming mountains
e.g central and NE of wales, brecon, snowdonia
how did ice ages affect the landscape
craved the uplands areas with u shaped valleys, ribbon lakes and sharp arete mountain ridges e.g snowdonia
what are human attractions
man made attraction e.g castles/theme parks
what are physical attractions
natural landscapes e.g hills, rivers, beaches
what is carry capacity
the maximum number of people a place can have before damage is done
what is a honey pot site
places of special interest that attract lots of visitors e.g disney land
what is visitor pressure
the impact of tourists on a place due to the increased number of people
what are national parks
areas of conservation and preservation where people can enjoy recreation and that are preserved for future generations e.g brecon beacons
what is hydraulic action
sheer force of the waves is forced into cracks where pressure is compressed and material is worn away
what is abrasion
erosion by rocks scrapping or being hurled at cliffs
what is attrition
rocks knock together becoming rounded and smooth
what is corrosion
chemicals in the water dissolves chemicals in the rock, breaking it down
what is mass movement
the moevment of material from the cliff or land to the beach under the force of gravity
what are rock falls
rocks broken by freeze thaw weathering rolling down a slope
