Glaciers - Land Use Flashcards
1
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erosional
tourism/sightseeing
A
- glaciation makes high relief = dramatic views
- e.g. Cairngorms
2
Q
erosional
mountaineering
A
- corrie sides provide climbing on their frost-shattered slopes
- arêtes have ridges to walk = for beginners
- example: cairngorms
3
Q
erosional
snow sports
A
- corries hold snow
- provides variety of slopes
- cross-country skiing may be available depending on slopes
4
Q
erosional
hunting
A
- soil is too acidic for plants
- deforestation from sheep grazing
- used for rearing grouse & deer to shoot
5
Q
erosional
forestry
A
- lower slopes were forested
- still is an economic possibility where soils r thicker
6
Q
erosional
hydro-electric power
A
- high rainfall over mountains = corries can be damed/used to hold more water
- steep drops from corries (ben cruachan) = good head of water to power turbines
7
Q
erosional
farming
A
- extensive hill sheep
- poor soils & grazing = low no. of sheep per acre
8
Q
erosional
fishing
A
- fjords or sea locha
- big ships can get close to shore bc steep sides of glaciated valley
9
Q
erosional
settlement
A
- limited to heads of sea lochs & broad parts of low valleys
- south facing for warmth
10
Q
erosional
communications
A
- difficult
- roads & railways limited to valley sides
11
Q
deposition
farming
A
- till is fertile = arable & dairy farming
12
Q
deposition
quarrying
A
- outwash sands & gravels = important sources of aggregate to make concrete
- bc they’re fairly well sorted & laid down by fresh water
13
Q
deposition
forestry
A
not possible bc:
* moraines r too rocky
* outwash can’t be farmed either
14
Q
deposition
settlement
A
till provides good foundation for farming settlements
15
Q
deposition
communications
A
- land is fairly level
- moraines and eskers are easy too cut thru
