New Geography in Action Junior Cycle Geography Tourism
Beautiful landscapes created by glaciation are important tourist attractions. Lakes in glacial areas are often used for recreational purposes including boating and fishing. Areas such as Glendalough in Co. Wicklow and the Gap of Dunloe in Co. Kerry attract thousands of visitors each year and are an example of the relationship between the physical world and tourism.
: Figure 11.25 Pony trekking at the Gap of Dunloe, Co. Kerry Go to Chapter 17 to learn more about the relationship between the physical world and tourism.
Go to page 44 of your Portfolio to complete the activity on glaciation and tourism. PORTFOLIO ACT VITY 11.1
Hydroelectricity
Glacial lakes provide a natural reservoir for the generation of hydroelectric power (HEP). The HEP station at Turlough Hill in Co. Wicklow uses water from Lough Nahanagan, which is a tarn, to generate electricity.
: Figure 11.26 Lough Nahanagan, Co. Wicklow
Roads
Glaciated U-shaped valleys provide natural routeways through upland areas. The Gap of Dunloe in Co. Kerry and the Glen of the Downs in Co. Wicklow are examples. Roads are sometimes built on eskers also. This is an example of the relationship between the physical world and transport which we will learn about in Chapter 17.
( Figure 11.27 The N11 dual carriageway goes through the Glen of the Downs
