Management of Glacial Landscapes Flashcards
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Why are glaciated upland areas attractive for tourism?
Dramatic glacial scenery — mountains, corries and ribbon lakes — allows walking, climbing, water sports and sightseeing.
Why is forestry common in glaciated upland areas?
Coniferous plantations grow on steep, wet, poor-quality land of little use for crops, and the timber is sold for construction and paper.
Why does quarrying take place in glaciated upland areas?
Glacial erosion has exposed valuable hard rock at the surface, e.g. slate quarried at Honister in the Lake District.
Give one conflict between tourism and farming in a glaciated upland area.
Walkers leave gates open, damage walls and trample land, and dogs disturb sheep, costing farmers money.
Give one conflict between development and conservation in a glaciated upland area.
A new quarry, road or housing brings jobs and income but scars the protected landscape and destroys habitats in a National Park.
True or false? A National Park in a glaciated upland aims to prevent all development.
False. It aims to conserve the landscape while also meeting the needs of residents and the local economy.
Give two attractions for tourists in the Lake District.
Ribbon lakes such as Windermere for water sports and cruises, and mountains such as Scafell Pike for walking and climbing.
Give two environmental impacts of tourism in the Lake District.
Footpath erosion on the fells, and traffic congestion causing air pollution (plus litter and shoreline damage from boats).
Give one social and one economic impact of tourism in the Lake District.
Social: second homes and holiday lets push house prices beyond local people. Economic: tourism creates jobs and income for local businesses.
Give two strategies used to manage the impacts of tourism in the Lake District.
'Fix the Fells' footpath repair and restoration, and traffic management such as park-and-ride and improved public transport.
Why was the 10 mph speed limit on Windermere controversial?
It reduced noise, bank erosion and accidents, but water-sports businesses and hotels lost visitors, income and jobs.
True or false? Most jobs created by tourism in the Lake District are full-time and well paid.
False. Many tourism jobs are seasonal, part-time and low paid.