12.4 Glaciation and People The landscape of County Wicklow provides us with a good example
of how glacial activity has influenced people’s interactions with their natural environments.
Case Study: How People Interact with and Use the Wicklow Landscape
Glendalough is a glacial valley in County Wicklow. During the last ice age, the valley was carved out by the ice into the U-shape we see today.
Look at this image of Glenealo Valley, Glendalough, for one minute. List any evidence you can see in the photo to indicate that glaciation occurred in this area. Compare your work with a classmate’s.
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Draw a sketch map of the area shown on this OS map of Glendalough. On your sketch, show the following:
(i) The Glenealo River and the Upper Lake in Glendalough
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(iii) An upland area of more than 400 metres elevation (height)
(iv) Two areas that can be used for recreational activities
