Scotland's Landscape: Physical Features
I can describe the major characteristic features of Scotland’s landscape and explain how these were formed. SOC 2-07a
What are the physical features of a landscape?
Can you list some of the physical features of Scotland’s landscape?
Circle the words in the table below that are physical features of Scotland’s landscape:
bridges mountains football stadiums rivers glens
hills motorways islands coastline lochs
Choose one of the physical features of Scotland’s landscape; what facts can you find out about it? Write your facts in the space below.
Something extra… Think about how you could present these facts to the rest of the class!
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I can describe the major characteristic features of Scotland’s landscape and explain how these were formed. SOC 2-07a
On this map of Scotland, identify, colour and label these areas: the Highlands and Islands, the Central Lowlands and the Southern Uplands. Complete the key for your map.
Legend
Highlands and Islands
Central Lowlands
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I can describe the major characteristic features of Scotland’s landscape and explain how these were formed. SOC 2-07a
On this map of Scotland, identify and mark these mountain ranges: Grampians, Cairngorms, and the Cuillin mountains.
Top Ten Highest Mountains in Height in Top Ten Highest Mountains in Height in Scotland Metres Scotland Metres 1. Ben Nevis 6. Cairn Gorm
2. Ben Macdui 7. Aonach Beag
3. Braeriach 8. Aonach Mòr
4. Cairn Toul 9. Càrn Mòr Dearg
5. Sgor an Lochain Uaine 10. Ben Lawers twinkl.co.uk
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I can describe the major characteristic features of Scotland’s landscape and explain how these were formed. SOC 2-07a
On this map of Scotland, identify and label these islands: Shetland Isles, Orkneys, Outer Hebrides, Inner Hebrides and the Isle of Skye. Can you also show on your map where the Highland Boundary Fault and the Great Glen are?
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IAim can here describe (10 to 12pt)the major - 3mm characteristicmargin. features of Scotland’s landscape and explain how these were formed. SOC 2-07a
On this map of Scotland, identify and mark these rivers and lochs:
River Tay River Spey River Clyde River Tweed River Dee
River Don River Forth Loch Lomond Loch Ness Loch Morar
River/Loch Amazing Facts!
River Tay
River Spey
River Clyde
River Tweed
River Dee
River Don
River Forth
Loch Lomond
Loch Ness
Loch Morar twinkl.co.uk
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I can describe the major characteristic features of Scotland’s landscape and explain how these were formed. SOC 2-07a
The coastline of Scotland has changed over the years due to erosion, deposition and changing sea levels.
1. What does erosion mean?
2. How do these pictures show evidence of erosion?
Old Man of Hoy, Orkney Bow Fiddle, Portknockie
Photos courtesy of Paul Stephenson and stusmith_uk (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution twinkl.co.uk
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I can describe the major characteristic features of Scotland’s landscape and explain how these were formed. SOC 2-07a
3. What does deposition mean?
4. How does this picture show evidence of deposition?
Photo courtesy of snigl3t (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution twinkl.co.uk
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