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Evidence of glaciation in the UK
I can describe the evidence for glaciation in the UK.
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- Year 9
Evidence of glaciation in the UK
I can describe the evidence for glaciation in the UK.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Lake District is a region of mountains and lakes in the north west of England.
- Mountains and valleys in the Lake District have been shaped by ice sheets and the actions of glaciers.
- The landforms of the Lake District include U-shaped valleys, mountains and sharp ridges.
Keywords
Upland area - a region of high elevation, typically featuring mountains, hills, and valleys
Moraine - a ridge or mound of debris deposited by a glacier
Erratic - a large boulder transported and deposited by glacial ice; out of place, as its rock type differs from the rocks around it
Common misconception
The Lake District only has lakes.
While famous for its lakes, the region also features mountains, forests, and valleys, including England’s highest peak, Scafell Pike.
Use Google Earth to zoom in and explore the glacial features in the lake district.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is glaciation?
What is glaciation?
The melting of ice caps
The movement of rivers
The increase in global temperatures
Q2.What type of valley do glaciers create?
What type of valley do glaciers create?
V-shaped valley
Flat valley
Q3.What is the process called when a glacier moves and shapes the land beneath it?
What is the process called when a glacier moves and shapes the land beneath it?
Deposition
Evaporation
Q4.When was the last Ice Age that affected the UK?
When was the last Ice Age that affected the UK?
1000 years ago
The UK has never been affected by an Ice Age
Q5.How did the ice sheets affect the land in the UK?
How did the ice sheets affect the land in the UK?
They built mountains out of rock
They melted without changing the landscape
They made the soil sandy and dry
Q6.What percentage of Earth's land area is currently covered by glaciers?
What percentage of Earth's land area is currently covered by glaciers?
75%
25%
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which UK national park has many glacial landforms?
Which UK national park has many glacial landforms?
The New Forest
The Norfolk Broads
Q2.What is a moraine?
What is a moraine?
A river flowing from a glacier
A valley carved by ice
Q3.What is an erratic?
What is an erratic?
A type of plant found in cold environments
A deep crevasse in ice
A small stream
Q4.What is abrasion?
What is abrasion?
When ice melts quickly
When a glacier picks up large boulders
Q5.What is a corrie?
What is a corrie?
A ridge between two valleys
A sand dune
