how are physical landscapes affected by human activity Flashcards
what effects does human activity have on the natural environment
human activity can have both positive and negative impacts on the natural environment
examples of human impacts
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
visitor pressure
the increased impact on the landscape, resources and services of an increased number of people due to tourism
honeypot site
A place of special interest that attracts tourists
carrying capacity
the maximum population size that an environment can sustain
environmental challenges
problems caused by human use the of the natural landscape or resources
national park
an area which is protected because of its beautiful countryside, wildlife and cultural heritage
example of environmental challenges
for honeypot sides where carrying capacity is likely to be regularly exceeded this poses.
impacts of human activity on snowdonia national park
- investment in tourism industry creates jobs and helps to diversify a farming economy
impacts of human activity on snowdonia national park
increase in rural income from high number of tourists visiting the area
impacts of human activity on snowdonia national park
increased visitor numbers cause congestion on narrow roads
impacts of human activity on snowdonia national park
house prices increase due to rise in second - home ownership
impacts of human activity on snowdonia national park
disused slate quarries can be a visual scar on the landscape
impacts of human activity on snowdonia national park
welsh - speaking community becomes “diluted” due to incoming non - welsh speakers
impacts of human activity on snowdonia national park
at honey-pot sites, shops providing essential goods are replaced by souvenir stores
