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Geography

Physical geography

Glacial systems and landscapes

How Corries Form, Why More People Matter, and Climate Change Fixes

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How Corries Form, Why More People Matter, and Climate Change Fixes

Gemma

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A comprehensive guide to N5 Geography covering physical environment formations, human environment aspects, and climate change. The material focuses on key geographical concepts and processes essential for understanding landscape formation and human-environmental interactions.

Key points include:

Detailed explanations of glacial and coastal formations including Formation of a corrie diagram explanation
Analysis of human geography elements including Social and economic impacts of population growth
Examination of environmental challenges including Causes and solutions for climate change effects
In-depth coverage of weather patterns and land use conflicts
Comprehensive study of population dynamics and urban development

09/10/2023

200

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
● FORMATIONS (Pages 2-5)
Corrie
U-Shaped Valley
Hanging Valley
Contents - N5 Geography (2022/2023)
Bays And Headlands
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Ribbon Lake Formation

The page details the formation process of ribbon lakes in glacial valleys.

Definition: A ribbon lake is a long, narrow lake formed in a glacially eroded valley.

Vocabulary: Rock basin - a hollow created by glacial erosion of softer rock. Rock bars - outcrops of harder rock that resist erosion and act as natural dams.

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U-Shaped Valley Formation

The page explains the formation process of U-shaped valleys through glacial erosion.

Definition: A U-shaped valley is a glacially eroded valley with steep sides and a wide, flat bottom.

Highlight: The process involves multiple erosional mechanisms including plucking, abrasion, and freeze-thaw weathering.

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Hanging Valley Formation

This section describes the formation of hanging valleys as a result of differential glacial erosion.

Definition: A hanging valley is a tributary valley that joins a main valley at a higher elevation.

Example: The different rates of erosion between main and tributary glaciers create the characteristic 'hanging' appearance.

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Formation of a Corrie

This page details the step-by-step formation process of a corrie, a glacial landform.

Definition: A corrie is a bowl-shaped hollow formed by glacial erosion on a mountainside.

Example: The formation process includes snow accumulation, compression into ice, and erosional processes like plucking and abrasion.

Vocabulary: Plucking - when glacial ice melts and freezes around loose rocks, removing them as the glacier moves.

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Physical Environment - Contents Overview

The first page presents a structured outline of the N5 Geography course content, organized into three main sections: Physical Environment, Human Environment, and Climate Change.

Highlight: The course is systematically divided into distinct sections covering formations, processes, land use, weather, population, and climate change.

Definition: Physical Environment encompasses natural geographical features and processes, while Human Environment focuses on population and urban development.

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Subjects

Geography

Physical geography

Glacial systems and landscapes

How Corries Form, Why More People Matter, and Climate Change Fixes

Gemma

@gemmamcgunnigle

8 Followers

Key points include:

Detailed explanations of glacial and coastal formations including Formation of a corrie diagram explanation
Analysis of human geography elements including Social and economic impacts of population growth
Examination of environmental challenges including Causes and solutions for climate change effects
In-depth coverage of weather patterns and land use conflicts
Comprehensive study of population dynamics and urban development

09/10/2023

200

S4/S5

Geography

Ribbon Lake Formation

The page details the formation process of ribbon lakes in glacial valleys.

Definition: A ribbon lake is a long, narrow lake formed in a glacially eroded valley.

Vocabulary: Rock basin - a hollow created by glacial erosion of softer rock. Rock bars - outcrops of harder rock that resist erosion and act as natural dams.

[Note: I'll continue with the remaining pages if you'd like, but I've reached the character limit. Would you like me to proceed with the rest?]

U-Shaped Valley Formation

The page explains the formation process of U-shaped valleys through glacial erosion.

Definition: A U-shaped valley is a glacially eroded valley with steep sides and a wide, flat bottom.

Highlight: The process involves multiple erosional mechanisms including plucking, abrasion, and freeze-thaw weathering.

Hanging Valley Formation

This section describes the formation of hanging valleys as a result of differential glacial erosion.

Definition: A hanging valley is a tributary valley that joins a main valley at a higher elevation.

Example: The different rates of erosion between main and tributary glaciers create the characteristic 'hanging' appearance.

Formation of a Corrie

This page details the step-by-step formation process of a corrie, a glacial landform.

Definition: A corrie is a bowl-shaped hollow formed by glacial erosion on a mountainside.

Example: The formation process includes snow accumulation, compression into ice, and erosional processes like plucking and abrasion.

Vocabulary: Plucking - when glacial ice melts and freezes around loose rocks, removing them as the glacier moves.

Physical Environment - Contents Overview

The first page presents a structured outline of the N5 Geography course content, organized into three main sections: Physical Environment, Human Environment, and Climate Change.

Highlight: The course is systematically divided into distinct sections covering formations, processes, land use, weather, population, and climate change.

Definition: Physical Environment encompasses natural geographical features and processes, while Human Environment focuses on population and urban development.

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Knowunity is the #1 education app in five European countries

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iOS User

I love this app so much, I also use it daily. I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a D to an A with it :D

Philip, iOS User

The app is very simple and well designed. So far I have always found everything I was looking for :D

Lena, iOS user

How Corries Form, Why More People Matter, and Climate Change Fixes

Ribbon Lake Formation

U-Shaped Valley Formation

Hanging Valley Formation

Formation of a Corrie

Physical Environment - Contents Overview

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I love this app so much, I also use it daily. I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a D to an A with it :D

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I love this app ❤️ I actually use it every time I study.

How Corries Form, Why More People Matter, and Climate Change Fixes

Ribbon Lake Formation

U-Shaped Valley Formation

Hanging Valley Formation

Formation of a Corrie

Physical Environment - Contents Overview

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Knowunity is the #1 education app in five European countries

Knowunity has been named a featured story on Apple and has regularly topped the app store charts in the education category in Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Join Knowunity today and help millions of students around the world.

4.9+

13 M

#1

950 K+

Still not convinced? See what other students are saying...

I love this app so much, I also use it daily. I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a D to an A with it :D

The app is very simple and well designed. So far I have always found everything I was looking for :D

I love this app ❤️ I actually use it every time I study.