Which areas are glaciated? - UK

Upland areas in Scotland, North Wales and Northern England

Glacial Erosion

Glacial erosion is PAF!

Plucking
Abrasion
Freeze-thaw

Case Study - Helvellyn, Peak District

What?

Helvellyn, an area of upland glacial scenery

Where?

Lake District, north-west England.

When?

Formed between 100 000 and 10 000 years ago.

Features?

Helvellyn - Mountain Red Tarn and Blea Tarn - Lake/tarn and Corrie Striding Edge - Arete

So What?

Impact of humans:
Conflict between tourists and other land users e.g. farmers.
Tourists - erosion and over crowding

Limestone (Karst) Scenery

Inputs

Rock type:

Which areas contain limestone scenery?

Malham Cove, Yorkshire Dales
Castleton, Peak District

What might the examiner ask?

1. Name a National Park, nature of a National Park
2. Why increased use
3. Descriptions of glaciated/limestone landscapes
4. Explanation in terms of inputs and processes
5. Explain the formation of a particular feature of glacial or karst scenery
6. Definitions of terms