Geomorphical Region

Question 1

Describe the burren

Answer 1

E.g. The burren county Clare

Defined by its limestone rock which forms a unique karts landscape

A karts landscape is one of bare limestone rock

Landforms such as limestone pavement , cave systems dolines and swallow holes are unique to the area

Alternate layers of limestone and shale form terraces

Limestone and shale in the burren formed during the carboniferous period 340 million years ago

Terraces are easily seen around blackhead in the north west burren

Shale rock formed from the mud present in ancient rivers

300 million years ago plate movement uplifted the limestone and shale to form the burren

Carbonation

Clints and grikes form

Limestone pavement is a major tourist attraction who visit for the natural beauty

Limestone influences human economic activities in burren be a use of the unique karts landscape

Promoted as an eco tourist destination with alpine flowers and rare butterflies