Case study of a contrasting glaciated landscape beyond the UK: challenges and opportunities for human occupation, evaluation of human responses (resilience, mitigation, adaptation)
Some glaciated landscapes outside the UK are home to people who face extreme cold, unstable ground, and natural hazards. Communities there find ways to survive, reduce risks, and adjust to their environment.
Real World
In Fairbanks, Alaska, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline was built on insulated stilts above permafrost to prevent heat from the oil melting the frozen ground and destabilising the structure — a direct adaptation to periglacial conditions.
Exam Focus
Evaluation questions require you to weigh strengths against limitations; always conclude with a justified judgement about which response is most effective.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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