Tourism in a Glaciated Upland Area Flashcards

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Give two attractions of a UK glaciated upland area for tourists.

Mountains and glacial landforms for walking, climbing and mountain biking; glacial lakes for scenery and water sports.

Give one economic impact of tourism in a UK glaciated upland area.

It creates jobs in hotels, shops, cafés and outdoor activities, though much of the work is seasonal and low paid.

Give one social impact of tourism in a UK glaciated upland area.

Holiday and second homes push house prices up, so local people on low wages cannot afford to buy.

Give one environmental impact of tourism in a UK glaciated upland area.

Footpath erosion — walkers destroy vegetation and exposed soil is washed away, leaving large erosion scars.

Give two strategies used to manage footpath erosion in a glaciated upland tourist area.

Resurfacing paths with hard-wearing material (stone, slabs, mesh); reseeding eroded ground; signposting or fencing alternative routes.

Give one strategy used to manage traffic congestion caused by tourism in a glaciated upland area.

Provide and encourage public transport in the tourist season, e.g. extra bus services or park-and-ride, so fewer visitors drive in.

How can water sports on a glacial lake harm the environment?

Jet skis and powerboats are noisy and disturb wildlife, waves from the boats wear away the lakeshore, and fuel leaking into the lake pollutes the water.

Why can holiday homes reduce services for local people in a glaciated upland tourist area?

Many holiday homes are empty for much of the year, so fewer people live there all year round to support local shops, schools and public transport, and some of these close or are cut back.