Isostatic Uplift

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Impact of ice sheets on landscape development.

Demonstration of the past impact of ice sheets on the development of the landscape and topography within Britain and a look forward to the effects of climate change on future topography.
From: Coast
First Broadcast : 02 September 2005

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14,14-16

Subject : Geography

Topic : Climate change, Environmental issues, Glaciation

Keywords : Isostatic uplift, Glaciation, Impact of climate change, Human geography, Geology,

Notes : Presentation to show the importance of glaciation as a geographical force. For other material from this series, visit Coast.

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