glacial landscapes

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  • Created on: 14-09-21 16:13
what is glacial erosion?
Glacial erosion includes processes that occur directly in association with the movement of glacial ice over its bed eg: abrasion and plucking.
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what is glacial freeze thaw weathering?
it is It when water continually seeps into cracks, freezes and expands, eventually breaking the rock apart.
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How far did the ice cover the uk and why?
It was covered from the top of the uk down to Wales. It was because of the ice age and the cold temperature means that ice could remain in the northern areas of the uk.
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Where are the upland and lowland areas of the UK?
Upland area is the western side of the country, and the lowland areas are the southeast of the country this is because of glaciation.
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what are ways to reduce the impact on tourism in the lake district?
Create a network of a pay as you go car hire and bicycles and create safe continuous routes for walking, cycling and wheelchair users.
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what are the social impacts on tourism?
strengthening communities and increasing job opportunities.
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what are the environmental impacts on tourism?
Increased pollution by littering, loud noise, releases of sewage, oil and chemicals.
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economic impacts on tourism?
increase money into the country by customer spending and increased employment.
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what are the conflicts of interest in the lake district?
They are footpath erosion, lakeside erosion and air pollution.
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Economic activities in the lake district?
Tourism is the main source of income for Lake District economy. Tourism brings great benefits to the area. Visitors spend money on accommodation, food, drink and leisure activities.
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what are the depositional features ?
Drumlins marine and Erratics.
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what are the erosional features?
Corries, arêtes, pyramidal peaks, truncated spurs, glacial troughs, ribbon lakes and hanging valleys.
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what is glacial deposition?
Glacial deposition is the settling of sediments left behind by a moving glacier.
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what happen in glacial movement and transportation?
Glaciers move very slowly. As they move, they transport material from one place to another.
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