UK Landscapes And Erosional Processes

Question 1

Where are upland areas mainly found in the UK?

Answer 1

In the north west of England, Northern Scotland and central wales

Question 2

Name a major upland area in the UK.

Answer 2

Pennines

Question 3

Name a major upland area in Scotland.

Answer 3

North west highlands

Question 4

Name a major upland area in wales.

Answer 4

Cambrian mountains

Question 5

Where are lowland areas mainly found in the UK?

Answer 5

South and south east of England

Question 6

Name two lowland areas in the UK.

Answer 6

Chilterns and Cotswolds

Question 8

What is the longest river in England which starts in wales?

Answer 8

River Severn

Question 9

Which river runs through London?

Answer 9

River Thames

Question 10

What are the four processes of erosion called?

Answer 10

Abrasion, hydraulic action, solution and abrasion

Question 11

Explain the process of abrasion.

Answer 11

When water hurts material against the land. This is the sandpapering effect of the rocks hitting the land.

Question 12

Explain the process of attrition.

Answer 12

When the water causes rocks to bump into each other and break into smaller and more rounded pieces.

Question 13

Explain the process of hydraulic action.

Answer 13

The power of the water as they smash into the land. Trapped air is forced into holes and cracks in the rock eventually causing the rock to break apart.

Question 14

Explain the process of solution.

Answer 14

When salty and other acids in the water dissolve the rocks on the land.