Year 10 - Geography
An example of an upland glaciated landscape in the UK: North Wales
Glacial landscapes
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Unit Summary
This unit, comprising of three variants, teaches pupils about processes and landforms associated with coastal, river and glacial landscapes. Pupils will learn about the formative processes involved in creating distinctive landforms and of the need for management.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to identify landforms of glacial erosion and deposition in North Wales.
Key Notes
- North Wales in the UK is an example of a glaciated landscape.
- Snowdonia in North Wales exhibits landforms of erosion.
- Snowdonia in North Wales exhibits landforms of deposition.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Last Glacial Maximum (LGM): period when ice sheets were at their largest extent, during the last Ice Age about 26 000 years ago
- GIS: Geographic Information Systems: computer system used for capturing, storing, analysing, and displaying geographic data
- corrie (or cwm): a bowl-shaped hollow eroded by a glacier, typically forming at the head of a valley
- contour lines: lines drawn on maps that connect points of equal height above sea level
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Glaciated landscapes are only found in polar regions
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
North Wales in the UK is an example of a glaciated landscape. Snowdonia in North Wales exhibits landforms of erosion.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'Last Glacial Maximum (LGM)'
period when ice sheets were at their largest extent, during the last Ice Age about 26 000 years ago.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: Glaciated landscapes are only found in polar regions. Correction: Glaciated landscapes can be found in many mountainous regions around the world, including Snowdonia in North Wales, not just in polar areas.
More Lessons In This Unit
- An example of a glaciated upland area used for tourism Study Guide
- Conflicts in glaciated upland areas Study Guide
- Economic activities in glaciated upland areas Study Guide
- Glacial landforms resulting from erosion and deposition Study Guide
- Ice-shaping processes Study Guide
- Using GIS to visualise glaciated landforms in upland areas Study Guide
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