activities relating to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services

the process of extracting stone or other materials from a quarry

the science and practice of planting, managing and caring for forests

the variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat

Economic activities in glaciated upland areas

Geography

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.

Coastal, river and glacial landscapes

the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services

Match the keywords with their definitions.

Glaciated upland areas are landscapes shaped by glaciers during the last {{}}.

Which of the following is a common economic activity in glaciated upland areas?

Why is large-scale arable farming difficult in glaciated upland areas?

destroys habitats and reduces biodiversity

Match the negatives of quarrying in glaciated upland areas with their impacts.

What is the main process by which glaciers erode the landscape?

A corrie (cirque) often contains a small lake known as a...

A ridge of rocks and debris deposited by a glacier

A large boulder carried and deposited by a glacier

The natural processes that shape the landscape

Actions people take to earn a living and generate income

The conservation of wildlife in upland areas

Starter Quiz