Glacial Systems (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What elevation does Helvellyn peak reach?
What elevation does Helvellyn peak reach?
950 metres
How many times did ice sheets advance and retreat in the Helvellyn area over the past 800,000 years?
How many times did ice sheets advance and retreat in the Helvellyn area over the past 800,000 years?
11 times
What is abrasion in glacial erosion?
What is abrasion in glacial erosion?
Rock fragments scraping bedrock
How many corries are found in the Lake District?
How many corries are found in the Lake District?
Over 150
On which side of the Helvellyn range are most corries located?
On which side of the Helvellyn range are most corries located?
Eastern side
Which famous arête is found in the Helvellyn area?
Which famous arête is found in the Helvellyn area?
Striding Edge
Which are ribbon lakes in the Helvellyn area?
Which are ribbon lakes in the Helvellyn area?
Ullswater and Windermere
Which valleys display U-shaped glacial troughs?
Which valleys display U-shaped glacial troughs?
Grisedale and Glenridding
What is a tarn?
What is a tarn?
A mountain lake in a corrie basin
When did the most recent glacial maximum occur?
When did the most recent glacial maximum occur?
Around 22,000 years BP