Physical Landscapes in the UK | AQA GCSE 9-1 Geography

Описание: Where are the major upland areas in the UK? What are some of the UK's major river systems? What is meant by the term relief?

This is the thirty-fourth video for the AQA GCSE 9-1 Geography course, and the first video of the Physical Landscapes topic.

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Video Script:
The UK’s physical landscapes vary throughout different parts of the country.

Relief is a term used to describe physical landscapes and encompasses height above sea level, steepness and the shape of features in the landscape. In the UK, much of the varied landscapes are the result of different rock types. Upland areas typically feature strong rock types such as granite whereas weaker rocks such as clay are found in low-lying areas.

As you can see on the map, upland areas in the UK are concentrated in the north and west, covering most of Scotland, Wales and Northern England as well as parts of South-West England. Many of these areas are famous for their natural beauty, such as the Scottish Highlands, Grampian Mountains, The Lake District, Dartmoor, Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons.

The East is home to many of the lowland areas of the UK, including much of the Midlands and Lincolnshire, and parts of East Anglia - The Fens is the lowest part of the UK.

The UK is also home to many major river systems. The longest river in the UK is the Severn, which runs for over 350 km through England and Wales. Other major rivers include the Thames, Tyne and Trent in England and the Tay and Tweed in Scotland.

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GCSE Geography
06/05/2023
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