how are physical landscapes affected by human activity Flashcards

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what effects does human activity have on the natural environment

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human activity can have both positive and negative impacts on the natural environment

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examples of human impacts

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positive: visitors to the countryside bring benefits to rural economies through the money they spend
negative: visitor pressure may adversely affect the landscape and local communities

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visitor pressure

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the increased impact on the landscape, resources and services of an increased number of people due to tourism

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honeypot site

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A place of special interest that attracts tourists

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carrying capacity

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the maximum population size that an environment can sustain

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environmental challenges

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problems caused by human use the of the natural landscape or resources

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national park

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an area which is protected because of its beautiful countryside, wildlife and cultural heritage

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example of environmental challenges

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for honeypot sides where carrying capacity is likely to be regularly exceeded this poses.

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impacts of human activity on snowdonia national park

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  1. investment in tourism industry creates jobs and helps to diversify a farming economy
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impacts of human activity on snowdonia national park

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increase in rural income from high number of tourists visiting the area

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impacts of human activity on snowdonia national park

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increased visitor numbers cause congestion on narrow roads

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impacts of human activity on snowdonia national park

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house prices increase due to rise in second - home ownership

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impacts of human activity on snowdonia national park

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disused slate quarries can be a visual scar on the landscape

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impacts of human activity on snowdonia national park

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welsh - speaking community becomes “diluted” due to incoming non - welsh speakers

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impacts of human activity on snowdonia national park

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at honey-pot sites, shops providing essential goods are replaced by souvenir stores

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impacts of human activity on snowdonia national park

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footpath erosion, litter and car parking resulting from the large number of visitors are a cost to the local area.