Upland and Lowland areas Flashcards
1
Q
Uplands
A
places high above sea level
north & west
-lake district
2
Q
Lowlands
A
around or below sea level
south & east
-The fens
3
Q
major rivers in the UK
A
-Tamar
-Exe
-Thames
-Severn
-Plym
4
Q
long profiles & short profiles see book 1 page 14
A
5
Q
vertical erosion
A
erosion downwards in the upper course of rivers
6
Q
Lateral erosion
A
erosion side ways usually in the lower course