Fold mountains Flashcards
1
Q
Fold mountains are found at
A
Converging plates
2
Q
how are fold mountains formed
A
When 2 converging plates meet + push against each other, they buckle upwards into folds
3
Q
Caledonian era
A
400 million years ago - Dublin-Wicklow mountains
4
Q
Armorican era
A
250 million years ago - MacGillycuddys Reeks
5
Q
Alpine era
A
35 million years ago - Alps
6
Q
Positive impacts of the Alps
A
Melted snow is used for hydro-electric power
7
Q
Negative impacts of the Alps
A
Inaccessible- road building is expensive
