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What natural feature is associated with the Great Orme?
What natural feature is associated with the Great Orme?
- An area of high flat country
- A limestone headland (correct)
- A series of man-made lakes
- A fortified castle
Which area is described as an upland region in Wales?
Which area is described as an upland region in Wales?
- Brecon Beacons (correct)
- Llandudno headland
- Cardiff Bay
- Dee estuary
What primarily characterizes land use in Snowdonia National Park?
What primarily characterizes land use in Snowdonia National Park?
- Sheep farming and forestry (correct)
- Urban development
- Commercial industry
- Tourism and recreation
What term refers to low-lying flat country below 200 meters?
What term refers to low-lying flat country below 200 meters?
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Which of the following describes a fortified structure in Wales?
Which of the following describes a fortified structure in Wales?
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What was the geological event that shaped much of the landscape in Wales during the last ice age?
What was the geological event that shaped much of the landscape in Wales during the last ice age?
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Which feature is notably a man-made construction in Wales?
Which feature is notably a man-made construction in Wales?
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What defines the relief of a landscape?
What defines the relief of a landscape?
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Study Notes
Distinctive Welsh Landscapes
- Wales possesses diverse landscapes shaped by both natural and human influences.
- The Great Orme, a limestone headland, offers scenic beauty.
- The Dee estuary, a 19km long expanse, features mudflats crucial for oystercatcher habitats.
- Llandudno headland is a prominent coastal feature.
- Cardiff Bay represents human modification, with the creation of a bay.
- Harlech Castle, a historical fortified structure, stands as a testament to the past.
- The Elan Valley boasts a series of man-made lakes.
- Glaciation during the last ice age significantly shaped the Welsh landscape through glacial carving.
- Relief, the configuration of the land, defines the Welsh landscape.
- Upland areas, exceeding 600 meters in elevation, characterize mountainous regions.
- Lowland areas, below 200 meters, encompass flat, low-lying lands.
- The Brecon Beacons, an upland region, bear the mark of glacial activity.
- The Principality Stadium, constructed in 1999 for the Rugby World Cup, exemplifies human architecture.
- Snowdonia National Park exemplifies a captivating Welsh landscape with predominant sheep farming and forestry.
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