physical landscapes

Cards (6)

  • where are upland areas found in the uk?
    north west, mostly in scotland and wales
  • where are lowland areas found in the uk?
    south east
  • which areas were glaciated in the ice age?
    the north west, e.g snowdonia and lake district
  • what’s the climate like in upland areas?
    wet (relief rainfall)
    cold (higher altitude)
    misty/ cloudy
    windy (exposed)
  • whats the feature called where the river cuts diagonally down near the source?
    V- shaped valley
  • why does arable farming take place in lowland areas?
    it has large flat areas which have fertile soils