Alps Fold Mountains Flashcards
0
Q
How are fold mountains used?
A
Farming-steep upland areas used for goats.
Tourism-100 million tourist, 70% of tourist use it for winter sports. summer- walking, biking.
Hydro electric power-narrow valleys dammed to make HEP
Mining-salt, iron, gold, silver and copper.
Forestry-scots pine used for furniture.
1
Q
Location
Formation
Tallest peak
Population
A
Central Europe.
Alps formed 30 million years ago, collision between African and European plates.
Mont Blanc at 4810 metres.
12milion people.
2
Q
How have people adapted to the alps?
Remember 3 points
A
Step relief- Goats are farmed because they are adapted to steep mountains.
Poor soils- animals are grazed high up.
Limited communication- tunnels have been cut through mountains for faster links.
