Glacial development (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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How long ago was much of upland Britain buried under thick ice?
How long ago was much of upland Britain buried under thick ice?
18,000 years ago
What is erosion in the context of glacial processes?
What is erosion in the context of glacial processes?
Ice scrapes & plucks away bedrock
What are U-shaped valleys created by glaciers also called?
What are U-shaped valleys created by glaciers also called?
Glacial troughs
When was Snowdonia designated as a National Park?
When was Snowdonia designated as a National Park?
1951
Where is Snowdonia National Park located?
Where is Snowdonia National Park located?
North Wales
How many peaks over 1,000 metres are in Snowdonia?
How many peaks over 1,000 metres are in Snowdonia?
Four
What is the highest point in Snowdonia called?
What is the highest point in Snowdonia called?
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
Which three rock types are found in Snowdonia?
Which three rock types are found in Snowdonia?
Sedimentary, metamorphic & igneous
What are circular hollows carved by ice called?
What are circular hollows carved by ice called?
Corries
Which major industry changed Snowdonia's landscape?
Which major industry changed Snowdonia's landscape?
Slate extraction
How many people climb Yr Wyddfa annually?
How many people climb Yr Wyddfa annually?
Over 600,000
What environmental problem does tourism cause on popular routes?
What environmental problem does tourism cause on popular routes?
Soil erosion along footpaths