Scafell Pike

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/scafell-pike

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1. How high is Scafell Pike?978 metres (3,209 feet)
2. What is the location?Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England
3. What is the geological formation?Part of the Scafell massif, an extinct Ordovician volcano
4. How tall is Scafell Pike?Scafell Pike rises to 978 meters (3,209 feet) above sea level, making it the highest point in England.
5. Why is Scafell Pike special in England?It is England’s highest mountain and has the greatest prominence, meaning it stands out far from other peaks. It also shows how volcanoes and glaciers shaped the land.

Igneous Rock: Rock formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).
Glacial Erosion: The process by which glaciers wear away rock and landforms as they move.
Alpine Ecosystem: A plant and animal community found at high altitudes above the treeline.