UK Physical Landscapes

• Geology and past processes 3 notes
  • UK Landscape Development: Tectonic and Glacial Processes
  • Characteristics and Distribution of UK Rock Types
  • Visual Analysis and Geological Interpretation of Landscapes

• Landscape processes 3 notes
  • Physical Processes Shaping Upland and Lowland Landscapes
  • Human Activity and the UK Landscape
  • Map Skills: Locating and Identifying UK Features

4.3 Coastal Landscapes and Geology

• Geological influence 4 notes
  • Geological Structure and Erosional Landforms
  • Marine and Sub-aerial Coastal Processes
  • Coastal Transportation and Depositional Landforms
  • Using BGS and OS Maps for Coastal Landscapes

4.4 Human Modification of Coasts

• Human modification 2 notes
  • Human Impacts and Landscape Change at the Coast
  • Fieldwork and Quantitative Skills in Coastal Geography

• Coastal challenges and management 3 notes
  • Risks from Coastal Flooding and Erosion
  • Hard and Soft Engineering Management
  • Sustainable Approaches and Policy Decisions

4.6 River Landscapes and Processes

• River characteristics 3 notes
  • River Characteristics and Profiles
  • River Processes and Landforms
  • Factors Affecting River Landscapes and Hydrology

• Human influence on rivers 3 notes
  • Human Activities and Storm Hydrographs
  • Case Study: Causes of River Flooding
  • Fieldwork Skills for River Investigations

• Flood risk and management 3 notes
  • Risks and Threats of River Flooding
  • Hard and Soft Engineering for Flood Management
  • Investigating Flood Management Options and Policies