Theme 1 - Distinctive Landscapes

Question 1

what are landscapes made up of?

Answer 1

different features and landforms

Question 2

distinctive landscapes of the UK? not places

Answer 2

~upland and lowland
~river and coastal landscapes

Question 3

example of river landscape? place

Answer 3

~river Severn

Question 4

example of coastal landscape? place

Answer 4

~Ynyslas sand dunes

Question 5

example of upland landscape? place

Answer 5

~snowdonia

Question 6

upland?

Answer 6

a landscape that is hilly or mountainous

Question 7

lowland?

Answer 7

an area of land that is lower than the land around it

Question 8

distinctive landscape?

Answer 8

unique visible features that make up the surface of the land

Question 9

what makes a landscape distinctive? 4

Answer 9

~geology
~people and culture
~vegetation
~land use

Question 10

visitor pressure?

Answer 10

increased impact on landscape, resources and services of an increased number of tourists

Question 11

honeypot site?

Answer 11

a place of special interest that attracts tourists

Question 12

carrying capacity?

Answer 12

maximum population size that an environment can sustain

Question 13

national park?

Answer 13

an area which is protected because of its beautiful countryside, wildlife and cultural heritage

Question 14

impact of human activity of Snowdonia national park? 7

Answer 14

~increased income from high numbers of tourists
~more tourists more congestion on roads
~disused slate quarries can be visual scar on landscape
~footpath erosion, litter from tourists are a cost to local area
~local shops providing essentials replaced with souvenir stores
~house price increase due to rise in second home ownership
~investment in tourism industry creates jobs

Question 15

area of outstanding natural beauty?

Answer 15

part of the countryside that is designated for conservation due to its beauty

Question 16

ways of managing tourists in national parks and AONBs? 5

Answer 16

~objection to development proposals that involve loss of community facilities
~improve signage so tourists stay on paths and limit damage to environment
~monitor footpath erosion
~establish fixed photography points
~encourage local communities to share their knowledge about the area