Uk landscapes geog

• What are the main rock types found in the UK?

  Sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic
• How do geology and tectonic processes influence landscapes?

  They shape upland and lowland areas
• What physical processes create distinctive upland and lowland landscapes?

  Glacial erosion, weathering, river processes
• What human activities contribute to landscape formation in the UK?

  Agriculture, forestry, settlement
• What are the key physical processes shaping coastal landscapes?

  • Weathering (mechanical, chemical, biological)
  • Mass movement (sliding, slumping)
  • Erosion (abrasion, hydraulic action, attrition, solution)
  • Transport (traction, saltation, suspension, solution, longshore drift)
  • Deposition
• How does geological structure influence coastal landforms?

  Through rock type and wave action
• What types of waves affect coastal landforms?

  Destructive and constructive waves
• How does the UK's weather and climate affect coastal erosion?

  Through storm frequency and seasonality
• What landforms are created by coastal erosion processes?

  • Headlands and bays
  • Caves and arches
  • Cliffs and stacks
  • Wave cut platforms
• What landforms are created by coastal deposition processes?

  • Bars
  • Beaches
  • Spits
• How do human activities impact coastal landscapes?

  Through urbanization, agriculture, and industry
• What are the advantages of hard engineering coastal defences?

  They provide strong protection against erosion
• What are the disadvantages of soft engineering coastal defences?

  They may be less effective in storms
• What is a significant feature of a named coastal landscape in the UK?

  Its formation and influential factors
• What physical processes shape river landscapes?

  • Weathering (mechanical, chemical, biological)
  • Mass movement (sliding, slumping)
  • Erosion (abrasion, hydraulic action, attrition, solution)
  • Transport (traction, saltation, suspension, solution)
  • Deposition
• How do river landscapes differ along their courses?

  In channel shape, gradient, and sediment
• How does the UK's weather affect river processes?

  Through storms and droughts
• What landforms are created by river erosion processes?

  • Interlocking spurs
  • Waterfalls
  • Gorges
  • River cliffs
• What landforms are created by river deposition processes?

  • Flood plains
  • Levees
  • Point bars
• How do human activities affect river landscapes?

  Through urbanization, agriculture, and industry
• What are the advantages of hard engineering river defences?

  They provide strong protection against flooding
• What are the disadvantages of soft engineering river defences?

  They may be less effective during floods
• What are the main rock types found in the UK?

  Sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic
• How do geology and tectonic processes influence landscapes?

  They shape upland and lowland landscapes
• What physical processes create distinctive upland and lowland landscapes?

  Glacial erosion, weathering, river processes
• What human activities contribute to landscape distinctiveness in the UK?

  Agriculture, forestry, settlement
• What integrated skills are important for studying UK geology and landscapes?

  • Geological maps
  • Geological cross sections
  • Locating physical features on maps
  • Recognizing geography features on OS maps
• What are the physical processes at work on the coast?

  Weathering, mass movement, erosion, transport, deposition
• What types of weathering occur on the coast?

  Mechanical, chemical, biological
• What are the types of mass movement on the coast?

  Sliding and slumping
• What are the types of erosion that affect coastal landscapes?

  Abrasion, hydraulic action, attrition, solution
• What are the methods of transport for sediment on the coast?

  Traction, saltation, suspension, solution, longshore drift
• How does geological structure influence coastal landforms?

  Through concordant/discordant structures, joints, faults
• How do rock types affect coastal landscapes?

  Hard/soft rock influences landforms
• What is the impact of wave action on coastal landforms?

  Destructive and constructive waves shape landforms
• How does the UK's weather and climate affect coastal erosion?

  Seasonality, storm frequency, prevailing winds influence erosion
• What are some landforms created by coastal erosion?

  Headlands, bays, caves, arches, cliffs, stacks
• What are some landforms created by coastal deposition?

  Bars, beaches, spits
• How do human activities affect coastal landscapes?

  Urbanization, agriculture, industry impact landscapes
• What are the advantages of hard engineering coastal defences?

  They provide strong protection against erosion