Biggest threats to glaciated landscapes (20)

Question 1

Tourism active

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Answer 1

• peak season creates litter, pollution - effecting biodiversity

+ socio-economic benefits, local economy boost, better infrastructure and standard of living in HIMALAYAS people climbing Everest.

Question 2

Tourism relict

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Answer 2

• Trampling and footpath erosion- effecting infiltration rates and localized flooding via exposing soil that is easily washed away.

+ Local economy boost. E.g. LAKE DISTRICT £1.1 billion spent by visitors 2014, supporting 16,000 jobs.