How physical processes create unique landscapes in extreme environments
Geographic knowledge and understanding
Periglacial processes of freeze-thaw, solifluction and frost heave, and periglacial landscape features, including permafrost, thermokarst, patterned ground and pingos
Case study or detailed examples
Neither required by the syllabus
Aims of this lesson
To be able to describe the periglacial processes of freeze-thaw, solifluction and frost heave.
To be able to explain how glacial processes contribute to the creation of periglacial landform features, including permafrost, thermokarst, patterned ground and pingos.
