Using GIS to visualise glaciated landforms in upland areas
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use GIS to visualise glaciated landforms in upland areas.
Key learning points
- GIS can be used to visualise glacial landforms of the physical geography of upland areas such as North Wales.
- GIS can be used to assess the extent to which a landscape aligns with a theoretical model of a glaciated landscape.
- GIS can be particularly helpful when using tools to change the orientation of a 3D map and using oblique views.
- Data about industrial heritage in glaciated areas can be visualised and configured using pop-ups to analyse conflicts.
Keywords
Glacial landforms - physical landscape features created by the action of glaciers during a glaciation
Oblique view - a view over a landscape from one side at an angle (also known as ‘perspective view’)
Orientation - rotation of a map in different dimensions (2D or 3D) to provide different viewpoints around the compass
Pop-up - in GIS, a display of attribute information (e.g. text, images, charts) often linked to a location which appears by clicking a point on a 2D or 3D webmap
Common misconception
Students can find it difficult visualise the orientation of landscape visualisations e.g. which way was the camera pointing?
Remind students to think about the orientation of landscape visualisations. With 3D Scene, there is a compass that can be used to check the orientation and if confused, clicking the compass resets the visualisation to put north at the top.
Teacher tip
Practise the procedural steps yourself first until you achieve fluency and feel confident. Don't worry if you make mistakes - everyone does even after years of experience! Look at details about the Snowdonia Slate Trail (snowdoniaslatetrail.org).
Equipment
Access to devices such as laptops or desktops. Access to ArcGIS Online for all students and teachers, which is free to all schools.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a glacier?
Q2.What is a corrie (cirque)?
Q3.What is an arête?
Q4.What is a U-shaped valley?
Q5.What is a drumlin?
Q6.What is a hanging valley?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does GIS stand for?
Q2.Match the lesson's keywords with their definitions.
physical landscape features created by the action of glaciers
a view over a landscape from one side at an angle
rotation of a map in 2D or 3D to provide different viewpoints
a GIS display of attribute information (e.g. text, images, charts)
Q3.What is the main use of GIS in studying glaciated landforms?
Q4.What benefit does GIS provide in glacial research?
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