Glaciated upland landscapesLandscapes of glacial erosion

Corries, pyramidal peaks and U-shaped valleys form due to glaciation. Glaciated uplands are used for different land uses which can lead to conflict. Strategies must be adopted to deal with these.

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Landscapes of glacial erosion

Ordnance Survey (OS) map

Corrie and map example
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Corrie and map example
Arête and map example
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Arête and map example
Pyramidal peak and map example
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Pyramidal peak and map example

Pyramidal peaks are the highest point in an area and will often be marked by a spot height - a black dot with a number beside it, indicating the height of the land in metres.

U-Shaped valley and map example
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U-shaped valley and map example