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1
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What is our case study for fold mountains?

A

The Andes, South America

2
Q

Name four ways in which people use fold mountains

A

farming, Hydro Electric Power, mining, tourism

3
Q

Name four countries that the Andes run through

A

Bolivia, Peru, Coloumbia, Chile

4
Q

How long is the Andes mountain range?

A

7000km

5
Q

What type of farmers farm in the Andes?

A

Subsistence

6
Q

What are the advantages of terraced farming

A

Flat land is created on otherwise steep slopes. This collects water in an area that receives little rainfall. They also stop soil erosion in places where the soil is very thin to begin with

7
Q

Name three cash crops grown in the Andes

A

Soybeans, rice and cotton

8
Q

What animal is used in farming in the Andes?

A

Llama

9
Q

Why are the steep slopes of the Andes an advantage for HEP?

A

They can be more easily dammed.

The relief encourages the rapid fall of water

10
Q

Name an HEP project in the Andes

A

The Yuncan project in North East Peru

11
Q

Name four minerals that can be found in the Andes

A

Tin, nickel, silver, gold

12
Q

How much of Peru’s exports come from mining?

A

More than half

13
Q

Name the largest goldmine in the world

A

The Yanacocha gold mine in Peru

14
Q

Name three things that attract tourists to the Andes

A

Mountains, volcanoes, glaciers, lakes, Machu Picchu