Theme 1 - Distinctive Landscapes Flashcards
what are landscapes made up of?
different features and landforms
distinctive landscapes of the UK? not places
~upland and lowland
~river and coastal landscapes
example of river landscape? place
~river Severn
example of coastal landscape? place
~Ynyslas sand dunes
example of upland landscape? place
~snowdonia
upland?
a landscape that is hilly or mountainous
lowland?
an area of land that is lower than the land around it
distinctive landscape?
unique visible features that make up the surface of the land
what makes a landscape distinctive? 4
~geology
~people and culture
~vegetation
~land use
visitor pressure?
increased impact on landscape, resources and services of an increased number of tourists
honeypot site?
a place of special interest that attracts tourists
carrying capacity?
maximum population size that an environment can sustain
national park?
an area which is protected because of its beautiful countryside, wildlife and cultural heritage
impact of human activity of Snowdonia national park? 7
~increased income from high numbers of tourists
~more tourists more congestion on roads
~disused slate quarries can be visual scar on landscape
~footpath erosion, litter from tourists are a cost to local area
~local shops providing essentials replaced with souvenir stores
~house price increase due to rise in second home ownership
~investment in tourism industry creates jobs
area of outstanding natural beauty?
part of the countryside that is designated for conservation due to its beauty