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Farming
Hill sheep farming is common in a glaciated upland area such as the Cairngorms because sheep are hardy and can survive the cold, harsh conditions.
Forestry
Commercial forestry can take place on the lower slopes of u-shaped valleys where weather conditions are less harsh and soil quality is better.
Recreation and Tourism
Tourists are attracted to glaciated upland areas for the natural scenery which includes ancient forests, vast mountains with glacial features, rivers and lochs.
Water storage and supply
The high rainfall in upland areas supplies lochs with water that can be used to provide drinking water to settlements.
marlinbito answered the question on June 2, 2018 at 19:56
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