Glaciated landscapes practise questions
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Glaciated landscapes practise questions....................................1
8 markers.......................................................................................2
With reference to a case study of a valley glacier landscape, explain how physical
factors have influenced the formation of landforms within the landscape system. (8)
................................................................................................................................... 2
‘Compare and contrast a warm-based glacier with a cold-based glacier’ (8)..............4
16 markers......................................................................................5
“Erosional landforms are more significant than depositional landforms in shaping
the character of a glaciated landscape.” Assess (16).................................................5
To what extent are landforms interrelated for an ice sheet? (16)...............................7
'Climate change is the most important factor in explaining how glaciated landscapes
have changed over time.'........................................................................................... 9
Explain how the water cycle changes over time (8)..................................................10
, 8 markers
With reference to a case study of a valley glacier landscape, explain
how physical factors have influenced the formation of landforms within
the landscape system. (8)
LAKE DISTRICT CASE STUDY
Geologies as most dominant factor
1. Skiddaw slates- 500 million years ago
Gentle slopes, deep river gorges
Made from older rock- easily eroded
Less dramatic landforms
2. Borrowdale volcanics- 450 million years ago
Made from hard volcanic lava
More dramatic, rugged features
E.g. peak of Helvellyn
3. Windermere group- 450 million years ago
Made from limestone, siltstone (sedimentary rocks)
Creates large landforms
E.g Lake Windermere
Lower, flatter landscape
4. Granite- 400 million years ago
More resistant rock
Resistant to erosion
More resistant, rugged landforms
5. Carboniferous Limestone- 320 million years ago
Made from marine + skeletal remains
Seas used to cover lake district
Softer rock
Forms less dramatic features
Aspect as another physical factor
North/ North-East facing slopes
Less solar radiation- less solar insolation
Accumulation > ablation (+ mass balance)
e.g. forms corries
Table of Contents
Glaciated landscapes practise questions....................................1
8 markers.......................................................................................2
With reference to a case study of a valley glacier landscape, explain how physical
factors have influenced the formation of landforms within the landscape system. (8)
................................................................................................................................... 2
‘Compare and contrast a warm-based glacier with a cold-based glacier’ (8)..............4
16 markers......................................................................................5
“Erosional landforms are more significant than depositional landforms in shaping
the character of a glaciated landscape.” Assess (16).................................................5
To what extent are landforms interrelated for an ice sheet? (16)...............................7
'Climate change is the most important factor in explaining how glaciated landscapes
have changed over time.'........................................................................................... 9
Explain how the water cycle changes over time (8)..................................................10
, 8 markers
With reference to a case study of a valley glacier landscape, explain
how physical factors have influenced the formation of landforms within
the landscape system. (8)
LAKE DISTRICT CASE STUDY
Geologies as most dominant factor
1. Skiddaw slates- 500 million years ago
Gentle slopes, deep river gorges
Made from older rock- easily eroded
Less dramatic landforms
2. Borrowdale volcanics- 450 million years ago
Made from hard volcanic lava
More dramatic, rugged features
E.g. peak of Helvellyn
3. Windermere group- 450 million years ago
Made from limestone, siltstone (sedimentary rocks)
Creates large landforms
E.g Lake Windermere
Lower, flatter landscape
4. Granite- 400 million years ago
More resistant rock
Resistant to erosion
More resistant, rugged landforms
5. Carboniferous Limestone- 320 million years ago
Made from marine + skeletal remains
Seas used to cover lake district
Softer rock
Forms less dramatic features
Aspect as another physical factor
North/ North-East facing slopes
Less solar radiation- less solar insolation
Accumulation > ablation (+ mass balance)
e.g. forms corries
