1. Look at the Ordnance Survey Map Extract (No 1174/41) of the Fort William area and Reference Diagram Q1A on Page two.

(a) Using map evidence, describe the advantages and disadvantages of the site of Fort William. (4 ES)

(b) Area X on Reference Diagram Q1A has been developed for skiing.

Using map evidence, describe the likely effects this has had on the area covered by the whole map extract.(4ES)

Reference Diagram Q1B: An Aerial View looking south from above Meall Breac (1776)
(c) Look at Reference Diagram QIA, Reference Diagram Q1B and the map extract.

Identify the three features marked 1, 2 and 3.

Choose from:

Allt a Mhuilinn, Sgurr a Mhaim, Cam Beag Dearg, Carn Dearg. (3KU)

(d) Match each of the glacial features in the table below to the correct grid square.

Grid squares: 1869 1674 1272 1771

Glacial FeaturesGrid Square
Arete 
Hanging Valley 
"U" Shaped Valley 

(e) Explain how one of the glacial features listed in (d) was formed. You may use a sketch to illustrate your answer. (3KU)

(f) There is a large paper mill in grid square 0876.

Explain why this site is a suitable location for the paper mill. You must use map evidence. (4KU)

Reference Diagram Q1C: Erosion along the West Highland Way

(g) Look at Reference Diagram Q1C above and the statement given below.

"Footpath erosion along the West Highland Way is now spoiling a beautiful landscape."

Give two gathering techniques which could be used when carrying out a study of footpath erosion.

Why are these techniques suitable? (4ES)