Homework for 20.01.09

Upland Limestone scenery is found in areas such as Yorkshire and the Peak District. Although it has been glaciated it has a number of distinct features such as the limestone pavement, stalactites, stalagmites and intermittant drainage.


1. The above photo shows the area above Malham Cove in North Yorkshire.


a) What feature is shown in the photo? (1 mark)
b) How was this feature formed? (5 marks)


2. What is meant by 'intermittant drainage'? (1 mark)


3. What is it not possible to farm crops in areas of upland limestone? (4 marks)


4. Pick 2 features from the following list and explain how they are formed. (8 marks)

stalactite, gorge, scree slope, limestone pillar, cavern


5. Explain what each of the following features is


a) resurgence
b) sink hole
c) clint
d) permeable rock (4 marks)


6. Name 2 National Parks found in areas of upland limestone. (2 marks)