Human Interaction with Glaciation (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What type of farming are glaciated areas ideal for?
What type of farming are glaciated areas ideal for?
Pastoral farming
In the Lake District, what type of farming suits the upper slopes?
In the Lake District, what type of farming suits the upper slopes?
Sheep farming
What are the lower slopes of glaciated areas like the Lake District used for?
What are the lower slopes of glaciated areas like the Lake District used for?
Dairy and beef farming
Which features make glaciated landscapes perfect for dams?
Which features make glaciated landscapes perfect for dams?
Steep slopes and narrow valleys
What can dams in glaciated areas provide?
What can dams in glaciated areas provide?
HEP generation and drinking water
What type of forests commonly cover glaciated areas?
What type of forests commonly cover glaciated areas?
Woodland and coniferous forests
What benefits does forestry provide in glaciated regions?
What benefits does forestry provide in glaciated regions?
Materials and employment
Why is quarrying common in glaciated regions?
Why is quarrying common in glaciated regions?
Easy access to rock and minerals
Which regions benefit greatly from glaciation tourism?
Which regions benefit greatly from glaciation tourism?
Wales, Scotland, and Lake District
What tourist activities are popular in glaciated landscapes?
What tourist activities are popular in glaciated landscapes?
Walking, cycling, sailing, kayaking
What attracts tourists to glaciated landscapes?
What attracts tourists to glaciated landscapes?
Stunning views shaped by glaciation
How does forestry contribute to glaciated areas?
How does forestry contribute to glaciated areas?
Significantly to the local economy