Ice on the land revision

Using the revision document below, answer the following questions:

1. List the two main processes of glacial erosion (2).
2. Describe how one of these processes occurs (3).
3. Describe the appearance of a glaciated valley (3).
4. Explain how a truncated spur or a hanging valley may form (3).
5. Explain the formation of a corrie (4).
6. Draw a sketch to show how a corrie would appear on an OS map (2).
7. What attracts people to visit glacial landscapes? (2)
8. What economic activities occur in upland areas, other than those associated with tourism? (3)
9. Why are upland areas difficult to live and work in? (3)
10. Give two examples of land-use conflicts that may occur in upland areas (2).
11. Explain the formation of terminal moraine (2).
12. Describe the appearance of a drumlin (2).
13. Give an example of an area that has benefited from being on an outwash plain and say why (3).

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