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Geography 1A: Alps Case Study Flashcards
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- 1Population of the Alps12 Million
- 2What plates were involved?African & European Plates
- 3The Alps is a fold mountain range. True or False?True
- 4How have people farmed on the mountains?-Steep areas used for goat farming
-Sunnier parts terraced and used for vineyards - 5Methods of renewable energy and how are they used?-HEP (Hydro-Electric Power)
-Generates 60% of Switzerland's electricity
-Used for Local homes and businesses
-Exported to cities - 6How many tourists visit each year?100 million
- 7What is the most popular attraction of the Alps?-70% visit the steep parts of the Alps
-In winter tourists ski and snowboard
-In summer tourists paraglide and mountain bike - 8How have local areas compensated for the tourists?By building new villages e.g. Tignes in France
- 9Other uses for the Alps-Mining salt, iron ore, gold etc.
-Forestry; trees are planted, logged and then sold
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