UK physical landscapes

Question 1

define ‘relief’:

Answer 1

refers to the way the landscape changes in height.

• upland areas are high above sea level. they’re usually mountainous.
• lowland areas are not very high above sea level. they’re often flat.

Question 2

where are upland areas typically found?

Answer 2

• Scotland: Ben Nevis (Grampian Mountains), Cairngorm Mountains
• England: The Pennines, Lake District (Scafell Pike)
• Wales: Snowdonia (Mt. Snowdon), Brecon Beacons

Question 3

describe the Grampian Mountains:

Answer 3

• in the Scottish Highlands, an area of upland in the north of the UK.
• temperatures are very cold there, and the wind speed can get very high.

Question 4

describe the upland areas, and their uses:

Answer 4

• often rugged, with steep relief (difficult for growing crops) and weathered rocks.
• sheep farming, tourism, and paper-making are popular activities in Cumbria and the Lake District.

Question 5

where are lowland areas typically found?

Answer 5

• East Anglia and Lincolnshire
• the Fens (East Anglia) - lowest place in the UK (marshy area of lowland).
• the Midlands
• London Basin

Question 6

describe lowland areas and their uses:

Answer 6

• best areas of the UK for farming. the soil is very fertile and the relief is gentle.
• cattle farming and carrot growing are strong agricultural industries in East Anglia.

Question 7

name the top 3 major river systems in the UK:

Answer 7

• severn (longest river) - 354km. runs through wales and england.
• thames. runs through south england.
• tyne. runs through england (north-east)

Question 8

what are the largest cities in the UK?

Answer 8

• in 2020, 9.3 million people were said to be living in London, and 1.2 million people in Birmingham.
• large cities are often found close to a water source, in lowland areas. e.g. the River Thames runs through London.