human activity Flashcards
How have UK landscapes been shaped?
UK landscapes have been significantly shaped by human influence over thousands of years.
What notable changes have occurred to the UK coastline?
The coastline has undergone notable changes due to human activity.
What does the OS map extract at a scale of 1:25,000 illustrate?
It illustrates a region in Suffolk, located in the eastern part of the UK.
What do the blue lines on the OS map represent?
The blue lines represent drainage ditches constructed to remove water from low-lying agricultural lands.
What is the purpose of drainage ditches?
They facilitate crop growth by removing excess water from agricultural lands.
How are drainage ditches an indication of human intervention?
They do not form through natural processes.
How has agriculture modified the UK’s landscapes?
Nearly all of the UK’s landscapes have been modified through agriculture.
What type of farming thrives in upland regions?
Sheep farming thrives in upland regions.
What type of farming is more common in fertile lowland valleys?
Arable farming is more common in fertile lowland valleys.
What does forestry involve in the UK?
Forestry involves managing woodlands for timber production.
What is a characteristic of many UK upland regions?
Many upland regions have been planted with trees in straight lines for easier management.
What would the UK have been naturally covered in?
The UK would have been covered in deciduous forests.
What are many areas of the UK now characterized by?
Many areas are now characterized by conifer plantations.
What happens when trees in conifer plantations are cut down?
Sections of these plantations may be cleared.
What is shown in an aerial photograph of the Strathyre Forest?
It shows a cleared area in the Strathyre Forest, Scotland.
