The Landscape of Ireland Flashcards
(11 cards)
What does ‘relief’ refer to in geography?
The shape of the landscape, including its height (elevation) and steepness.
Relief features include lowlands, mountains, and valleys.
What are lowlands?
Areas where the land is at, near, or below sea level, typically lacking many mountains or large hills.
Lowlands are characterized by flat terrain.
What is the relief of Ireland?
A central area of lowlands surrounded by coastal mountains and hills.
This unique formation impacts climate and biodiversity.
Is there a worldwide minimum height for a mountain?
No, there is no worldwide minimum height for a mountain.
However, specific regions may have their own criteria.
What is the minimum height for a mountain in Ireland and Britain?
600 meters tall.
This definition helps classify mountains in these regions.
What features do both mountains and hills have?
Slopes and sometimes rocky terrain.
These characteristics affect hiking and geological studies.
Name one of the mountain ranges in Ireland.
Mourne Mountains, MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, Wicklow Mountains, Ox Mountains.
Each range has unique geological and ecological characteristics.
What is the tallest mountain in Ireland?
Carrauntoohill in The MacGillycuddy’s Reeks.
Carrauntoohill stands at 1,040 meters.
Fill in the blank: The tallest mountain in The MacGillycuddy’s Reeks is _______.
Carrauntoohill.
