(1.1.1)- Distinctive Landscapes

Where does the line separating the UK into upland and lowland areas stretch?

The Tees-Exe line stretches from the mouth of the River Tees to the mouth of the River Exe.

What are upland areas?

A cooler, mountainous landscape, often with higher elevations and hard rock types.

Where are upland areas found?

North and West of the UK

Why do upland areas generally have harder rock types?

Harder rock types → more resistant → less erosion or weathering → higher landscape

What are lowland areas?

Flat warmer land that is at or not much higher than sea level, often more fertile with softer rock types.

Where are lowland areas found?

South and East of the UK

Why do lowland areas generally have softer rock types?

Soft rock types → more easily eroded → lower landscapes

What is a natural landscape?

A landscape before humans alter it- made up of landforms such as mountains, hills, pains and plateaus along with lakes, streams, soil and natural vegetation.

What is a cultural landscape?

A landscape that has been modified by people through animals, plants and structures.

What factors make UK landscapes distinctive?

Land Use

Culture

Geology

Vegetation

How does land use make UK landscapes distinctive?

Agriculture- Patchworked fields esp. in lowland areas

Urban- architectural styles and urban planning create contrasting landscapes

Recreation- parks, gardens, vegetation

Historical- monuments, castles, estates

How does culture make UK landscapes distinctive?

History- castles, buildings and monuments

Conservation- protected areas of natural beauty

How does geology make UK landscapes distinctive?

Rock Type variety- differential erosion means range of landforms

Glaciation- carved out glaciated landforms

Fluvial processes- valleys and floodplains

Coastal Features- distinctive cliffs and beaches