1.3 Analyse the processes and effects of weathering and mass movement on the landscape.
2.9 Assess the interrelationships between the physical world, tourism and transport.
A newly paved road
SOL 16: Describes, illustrates, interprets, predicts and explains patterns and relationships.
Weathering Learning Intentions
You will be able to: „„
Discuss with the aid of diagrams the process and effects of mechanical, chemical and biological weathering.
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Describe how the physical landscape of the Burren has attracted tourism to this region.
8.1 The Landscape
Our landscape didn’t always look as it does today. We know that millions of years ago our mountains were much higher than they are now. Over time, those mountains were worn down. Our landscape is dynamic. This means that it is always changing.
Imagine laying a new pathway – think of how smooth and flat it would be. Then think forward ten years … how does your pathway look now?
Key Words
Denudation Weathering Erosion
Mechanical Chemical Biological
Freeze-thaw Scree
Carbonation Permeable Joint
Bedding plane Karst Clint Grike
Swallow hole Passages Caves
Being Creative:
Think for two minutes about the differences you see in these two images. Then in pairs, discuss
how the road has changed. What may have caused these changes? Prepare to share your thoughts with the class.
