Conflicts in glaciated upland areas
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how conflicts may exist between different land uses and between development and conservation in glaciated upland areas.
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.
Teacher tip
Allow groups of students to research a development scenario from a specific stakeholder's viewpoint. This could lead to a class debate/discussion to deepen their understanding of the reasons for conflict.
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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.
tensions between people or activities with opposing views or impacts
usually involving landscape change, e.g. road building or new houses
preserving the natural or built environment, with minimal change
individuals or groups with an interest/concern in a particular issue
Q2.What is the main cause of conflict in glaciated upland areas?
Q3.Why might local residents in glaciated upland areas have conflicts with tourists?
Q4.Why might conservationists and farmers disagree in glaciated upland areas?
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