Human activity can degrade the landscape and fragile ecology of glaciated landscapes

Question 1

Soil erosion

H.A. degrading ecology

Answer 1

Lake District - footpath erosion
Relict

overuse via leisure activities - 16 million visitors annually - destroy vegetation and compact soil - reduces infiltration rates.

Exposed soil washed away from rain causing erosion, walkers use other paths to avoided eroded ones

Question 2

Landslides and deforestation

H.A. degrading ecology

Answer 2

Nepal Sagarmatha National park

Deforestation caused by farming, firewood as fuel and areas to build reservoirs and roads, 30% Nepal’s forests now remain - home to 6000 Sherpa people.

Loss of wildlife, erosion of exposed soils leading to infertility and increased risks of landslides.