Unit 1- Uk Distinctive Landscapes Flashcards
What is the relief of the Uk?
- Not uniform
- Highlands (snowdonia) In the north ( Scotland, north wales and England)
- Lowlands (the fenns) In the south near London
What is relief?
The height and shape of the landscape
Why are Highlands in the North?
- Hard/ resistant rock, such as graphite
- Erodes slower
North
Why are the Lowlands in the south?
- Used to be underwater
- Geology is therefore much softer
- Made of chalk and limestone
- Erodes quicker
south
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Upland examples and where are they?
-The Pennines (North midlands)
-Brecon Beacons (South wales)
-Lake district (North west england)
X3
Lowland examples and where are they?
- The fenns (East midlands)
- East anglia
- The norfolk Broads (East)
x3
Rivers examples and where are they?
Mersey- North west
Thames- South East
Ouse-North East
Upland tourist attraction/ honey pot site?
Snowdonia
Where is snowdonia?
North wales
How many visit snowdonia annually?
4.3million
visitor pressure
How many people live in snowdonia?
25,000
carrying capacity
Snowdonia earns from tourism?
£ 400 million
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Positives of tourism in snowdonia?
- Mix of cultures
- Money
- New jobs
- House prices rise
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Negatives of tourism in snowdonia?
- Air, noise and waste pollution
- Litter
- Footpath erosion
- house prices increase
- souvenire shops rather than needed shops
- parking cost increase
- lost culture
How tall is snowdonia’s mountain?
1058 metres
