Glaciation - Land Uses in Glaciated Uplands

Question 1

What are the land uses in glaciated uplands

Answer 1

1. Hill Sheep-Farming
2. Recreation and Tourism
3. Industry
4. Renewable Energy
5. Water Storage and Supply
6. Forestry

Question 2

Why are glaciated uplands suitable for hill-sheep farming

Answer 2

1. Sheep are sure-footed
2. They have thick, waterproof fleeces
3. Sheep can survive on poor quality vegetation

Question 3

Why are upland glaciated area suitable for water supply

Answer 3

• Ribbon Lakes which are formed in U-shaped valleys are natural reservoirs (a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply) that store vast quantities of water
• Rivers and lakes can be damned. This allows water to collect behind the dam. Where a river has been damned an artificial lake is made or it allows more water to be collected in natural lakes
• Steep slopes pull water downhill rapidly under the force of gravity. This can generate electricity in hydroelectric power stations

Question 4

Why are upland glaciated areas suitable for Renewable Energy

Answer 4

• High exposed areas get lots of strong wind. This makes them ideal sites for wind farms

Question 5

Why are upland glaciated areas suitable for Quarrying and Mining

Answer 5

• Hardwearing rocks found in these areas (metamorphic and igneous) are ideal for the construction of buildings and roads.
• There are lots of exposed rocks in the area. This makes it easier to mine or quarry. The thin soil and poor vegetation cover means it is easy to clear those areas to access the rocks underneath