Glaciation - areas to revise Flashcards
explain the formation of a corrie
snow collects in a hollow on north facing slope of a mountain and compacts to form ice. as the ice moves downhill, the hollow is eroded by freeze-thaw and abrasion and plucking steepens the back wall. After the ice age, a corrie - an armchair shaped hollow found high up on the sides of mountains - is left, often with a rock lip where less erosion has occurred and a corrie loch where the rock lip has prevented meltwater from moving downhill.
why is hill sheep farming done in the Lake District
hill sheep farming makes a profit out of high up land which is unsuitable for forestry or other types of farming due to bad soil quality, steep slopes + cold climate
name 3 ways tourists can use the lake district
visit tourist attractions e.g. the Beatrix Potter museum, use ribbon lakes e.g. Lake Windemere for watersports, hillwalking to admire dramatic glaciated landscape e.g. Striding Edge
how can the lake district be used for industry?
granite and slate can be quarried and used for local roads/roofs
why is the lake district suitable for water storage and supply?
provides for city of Manchester. natural lakes are cheaper than constructing manmade reservoirs. reliable, heavy rainfall
how can the lake district be used for renewable energy
high up areas with high winds can be used for wind farms
give 3 land use conflicts between tourists and locals in the lake district and suggest solutions
tourists’ cars cause congestion in honeypot areas e.g. Windemere - pedestrianisation + one-way systems. footpath erosion - National Park Authority build stone footpaths. cars cause noise + air pollution - alternative transport e.g. cycle paths, railways.
give 3 land use conflicts between tourists and farmers in the lake district and suggest solutions
tourists leave gates open - put up signs. dogs chase sheep - put up signs. damage stone walls - voluntary organisations e.g. the National Trust repair and maintain stone walls
