Lesson 10: Glacial Landscapes

Question 1

Define macro-scale

Answer 1

Large scale landforms, Around 1km or greater in size and form the major elements in a glaciated highland landscape

Question 2

Define meso-scale

Answer 2

Medium-scale landforms largely found within macro features e.g. found on a valley floor

Question 3

Define micro-scale

Answer 3

Small-scale landforms less than 1 m long e.g. striations

Question 4

Examples of macro-scale lanforms

Answer 4

Cirques, arete, pyramidal peak, glacial trough, truncated spur, hanging valley

Question 5

Example of meso-scale landform

Answer 5

Roche moutonnee

Question 6

Example of micro-scale landform

Answer 6

Chattermarks
Striations

Question 7

Define upland glaciated landscape

Answer 7

Those at higher altitude in hills and mountains

Question 8

Define lowland glaciated landscape

Answer 8

Those at lower altitudes on valley floors and coastal plains

Question 9

Define active landscape

Answer 9

Currently experiencing glaciation, active glacial processes and landform development

Question 10

Define relict landscape

Answer 10

Are not currently characterised by glaciers but feature fossilised glacial landforms due to past glaciation.