The Andes, South America
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- Created on: 06-05-16 18:36
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- The Andes South America
- Mountain slopes used for farming.
- Potatoes are grown on steep side.
- Terraces developed to retain water in areas which receive little.
- Llamas are used for carrying supplies and also for meat/milk/wool.
- Open pits are used for mining.
- Tin, nickel, silver and gold.
- Half of Peru's exports are from mining.
- Jobs for locals = benefits economy.
- Hydroelectric Power (HEP)
- Steep slopes and narrow valleys can be easily dammed and flow is more rapid to generate electricity.
- Melting snow increases water. But is seasonal (disadvantage).
- Mountain slopes used for farming.
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