Conflicts in glaciated upland areas
I can explain how conflicts may exist between different land uses and between development and conservation in glaciated upland areas.
- Year 10
- AQA
Conflicts in glaciated upland areas
I can explain how conflicts may exist between different land uses and between development and conservation in glaciated upland areas.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Conflicts can exist between different land uses in glaciated upland areas.
- Conflicts can exist between development and conservation in glaciated upland areas.
Keywords
Conflict - tensions between people or activities with opposing views or impacts
Development - usually involving landscape change, for example, road building or new houses
Conservation - preserving the natural or built environment, usually with minimal change
Stakeholder - individuals or groups with an interest or concern in a particular issue
Common misconception
Land use conflicts in glacial areas only concern conservationists and developers.
Land use conflicts are much more complex. While conservation groups and developers often have opposing views, there are other stakeholders involved, such as local communities, local governments, farmers, and tourism operators.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How do glaciers erode the landscape?
Q2.What is an erratic?
Q3.Which of the following is an example of a glaciated landscape?
Q4.What is conflict?
Q5.What term describes a ridge formed between two corries?
Q6.Put the following steps in the correct order (1-4) to show how freeze-thaw weathering occurs:
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords and their definitions.
