Climate and landscape
Description
You have been asked to contribute to a guidebook on the climate and geomorphology of notable landscapes around the world. The guidebook is to be marketed to UK undergraduate Geography and Earth Science students and will contain descriptions of climate and geomorphology for 100+ landscapes, meaning the contributions must be well-informed but also concise.
Instructions:
Four geographical locations are given below and these are accompanied by links to the location via Google Maps and to a 360-degree view of each location.
Wasdale Head, UK / 360 image / location (satellite image view)
Kelso Dunes, Death Valley, California, USA / 360 image / location (satellite image view)
Fox or Frans Josef Glacier, New Zealand / 360 image / location (satellite image view)
Semien Mountains, Ethiopia / 360 image / location (satellite image view)
Choose TWO of the four locations and, for each, complete the following tasks:
Climate.
Outline concisely (1-2 short sentences) the key climatic characteristics of the location. Then, in a short paragraph, briefly explain these characteristics in terms of the location of the site with regard to global and/or regional circulation, plus any important local factors. If you wish, you can cite key sources and include useful Figures.
Landforms.
Outline concisely (1-2 short sentences) the landscape and what you consider to be the key landforms that are visible. Then, in a short paragraph, explain the origin of the landscape and key landforms within it, making reference to the geomorphic processes responsible. Again, you may cite key sources and include useful Figures.
