Upland and Lowland Landscapes (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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Where are upland areas predominantly located in the UK?
Where are upland areas predominantly located in the UK?
North and west
What is the dividing line between upland and lowland areas in the UK?
What is the dividing line between upland and lowland areas in the UK?
Bristol Channel to Flamborough Head
What elevation do upland areas reach in places like the Scottish Highlands?
What elevation do upland areas reach in places like the Scottish Highlands?
Over 1000 metres
How long is the Quaternary Period during which the UK experienced ice ages?
How long is the Quaternary Period during which the UK experienced ice ages?
2.6 million years
What are interglacial periods?
What are interglacial periods?
Warmer phases between ice ages
What are the key characteristics of U-shaped valleys?
What are the key characteristics of U-shaped valleys?
Steep straight sides and flat floors
How did dry valleys form in lowland areas?
How did dry valleys form in lowland areas?
Meltwater flowed over frozen ground
Where can examples of U-shaped valleys be found in upland Britain?
Where can examples of U-shaped valleys be found in upland Britain?
Lake District and Scottish Highlands
What are periglacial conditions?
What are periglacial conditions?
Permanently frozen ground beyond ice
What direction did ice generally move during glaciation according to the map?
What direction did ice generally move during glaciation according to the map?
Southward from Scotland