The Uk landscape Flashcards
what is a natural landscape
landscape with physical features, such as mountains or forests
what is a built landscape
landscape that has more visible human features like a town or city
give 3 characteristics of upland areas in the Uk
-formed of harder rocks which resist erosion
-gradient of land is steep
-climate is cooler and wetter
found in the north and west of the uk
give 3 characteristics of lowland areas in the Uk
-formed from softer rock
-flat landscape
-climate is warmer and drier
found in the south and east of the uk
Describe the distribution of glaciated landscape in the Uk
mostly found in upland areas in the north-west of the uk
-ice is very powerful, so can erode landscapes carving out valleys and deposits material as it melted
what are some upland areas used for
forestry
in lowland areas, where does vegetation grow more easily
in the more fertile soils and included grassy meadows
what are the lowland areas used for
tourism and arable farming
where are most urban areas and industries located
in lowlands areas
