Glaciated Uplands

Question 1

what is plucking?

Answer 1

when a glacier freezes to the underlying landscape and rips out rocks as it moves downhill.

Question 2

what is abrasion in the mountains?

Answer 2

rocks plucked out freeze to the bottom of the glacier and scour away the underlying landscape as it moves, having a sandpaper effect

Question 3

what is freeze-thaw weathering?

Answer 3

water enters cracks in rock and expands as it freezes, widening the crack. When repeated it weakens and eventually breaks the rock.

Question 4

Describe a corrie?

Answer 4

deep, steep sided horseshore shaped hollow high on a mountainside.

Question 5

name an example of a corrie

Answer 5

Corrie Cas

Question 6

Describe an arete?

Answer 6

steep, narrow ridge that forms between two corries back to back.

Question 7

name an example of an arete

Answer 7

Fiacaill a Corrie Cas

Question 8

Describe a pyramidal peak?

Answer 8

sharp pointed peak atop a mountain that forms when three or more corries form back to back.

Question 9

name an example of a pyramidal peak

Answer 9

Angels Peak

Question 10

Describe a u-shaped valley?

Answer 10

wide, flat bottomed and steep sided valley.

Question 11

name an example of a u-shaped valley

Answer 11

Glen Einich / Avon

Question 12

How many corries does an arete need to form?

Answer 12

Two

Question 13

How many corries does a pyramidal peak need to form?

Answer 13

Three

Question 14

In what direction does snow gather in a hollow?

Answer 14

North

Question 15

Why do glaciers move downhill?

Answer 15

Gravity

Question 16

What can be found on the bottom of a u-shaped following once the glaciers have melted?

Answer 16

Misfit stream or ribbon loch

Question 17

what process of erosion has a sandpaper effect?

Answer 17

Abrasion

Question 18

what is a truncated spur?

Answer 18

craggy and steep area of land at the endge of a u-shaped valley/ chopped off interlocking spur

Question 19

how do glaciers affect interlocking spurs in a v-shaped valley?

Answer 19

chop them off to create truncated spurs

Question 20

what is Fiacaill a Coire Cas an example of?

Answer 20

Arete

Question 21

What is Glen Avon an example of?

Answer 21

U-shaped valley

Question 22

What is Angels Peak an example of?

Answer 22

Pyramidal Peak

Question 23

what does a truncated spur look like on a OS map?

Answer 23

A ridge of land that leads towards the valley and is suddenly cut-off. Steep and craggy area on the side of a u-shaped valley.

Question 24

why is sheep farming common in the Cairgorms?

Answer 24

sheep are hardy and can survive the harsh conditions, unsuitable for growing crops, poor climate and slopes are too steep for machinery

Question 25

why is recreation and tourism common in the Cairngorms?

Answer 25

lochs for watersports, mountains to walk, winter sports in the corries, amazing scenery, good services and transport links.

Question 26

what is sheep worrying?

Answer 26

when dogs let off the lead scare or attack sheep leading to miscarriage or death, costing the farmer time and money.

Question 27

Why does leaving gates open disrupt farming activities?

Answer 27

allows animals to escape meaning farmers have to spend hours rounding them up again

Question 28

What does inconsiderate parking disrupt farming activities?

Answer 28

prevents farms from accessing their fields and going about their daily business

Question 29

what do tourists do to annoy farmers?

Answer 29

leave gates open allowing animals to escape, park in front of gates not giving them access to fields, litter, let dogs of leads leading to sheep worrying

Question 30

What do farmers do to annoy tourists?

Answer 30

restrict access at certain times of year eg lambing and farm vehicles slow traffic on local roads

Question 31

why is sheep worrying a problem for farmers?

Answer 31

dogs can scare the sheep into death or miscarriage, leading to a loss of profits for the farmer

Question 32

describe two solutions to the conflicts between famers and tourists.

Answer 32

national park plan, park rangers employed, signs, volunteers, education campaigns, remove rubbish bins

Question 33

what feature is this?

Answer 33

arete

Question 34

what feature is this?

Answer 34

corrie/ corrie lochan

Question 35

what feature is this?

Answer 35

pyramidal peak