Changing UK landscapes (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Flashcards
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Agriculture definition
Agriculture definition
Management & cultivation of land for growing crops & raising livestock
How drainage ditches appear on OS maps
How drainage ditches appear on OS maps
Straight blue lines
Farming type suited to upland regions
Farming type suited to upland regions
Sheep farming
Farming type in fertile lowland valleys
Farming type in fertile lowland valleys
Arable farming
Crops grown in arable farming
Crops grown in arable farming
Wheat, barley, vegetables
Forestry definition
Forestry definition
Systematic management of woodland for timber production
Pattern of trees in plantation forests
Pattern of trees in plantation forests
Neat, straight rows (geometric patterns)
Tree types in conifer plantations
Tree types in conifer plantations
Spruce and pine
Natural UK woodland tree types
Natural UK woodland tree types
Deciduous: oak, ash, birch
Why lowlands preferred for settlement
Why lowlands preferred for settlement
Flat terrain makes construction easier & less expensive
Economic benefit of rivers for settlements
Economic benefit of rivers for settlements
Served as natural harbours for boats & goods
Fords definition
Fords definition
Shallow river crossing points