Economic activities in glaciated upland areas
I can explain the economic activities that occur in glaciated upland areas and their impacts.
Economic activities in glaciated upland areas
I can explain the economic activities that occur in glaciated upland areas and their impacts.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Glaciated upland areas provide opportunities for economic activities.
- Economic activities in glaciated upland areas include tourism, farming, forestry and quarrying.
- Economic activities have positive and negative impacts on glaciated upland areas.
Keywords
Economic - activities relating to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
Quarrying - the process of extracting stone or other materials from a quarry
Forestry - the science and practice of planting, managing and caring for forests
Biodiversity - the variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat
Common misconception
Glaciated upland areas are too harsh for any economic activity.
Even though conditions are harsh, economic activities such as tourism and sheep farming are prevalent.
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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
destroys habitats and reduces biodiversity
affect nearby communities and wildlife
road damage and traffic issues