Floodplain - A low-lying area of land next to a river which can periodically flood. Sediment is deposited in layers with each successive flood and provides nutrient-rich soils., Glaciers - A large body of dense ice which builds up in mountainous areas through the accumulation and compaction of snow., Igneous rock - Igneous rock is formed from solidified molten rock (magma or lava). It tends to be resistant to erosion., Landscape - Landscapes are an extensive area of land regarded as being visually and physically distinct and can vary dramatically over short distances. There are clear links between geology and the type of landscape produced., Lowlands - Areas of land at lower elevations which are flatter or gently sloping. These tend to be on sedimentary rocks and in areas where floodplains have formed near to the coast e.g. the Norfolk Broads in East Anglia, Eastern England., Marsh - Areas of land which are saturated and vegetation which tolerates wetter conditions grows., Metamorphic rock - A type of rock which has been transformed from an existing rock type and created by intense heat or pressure, Relief - The shape of the land e.g. gently sloping, steep slopes etc., Sedimentary rock - A type of rock which forms from the accumulation and compaction of sediments over time e.g. chalk, limestone, sandstone, shale., uplands - Areas at high elevation often mountainous areas e.g. the Grampians, the Cairngorms, Snowdonia, and the Pennines.,

Major upland and lowland areas within the UK

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