Fold Mountains 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyRock landscapes and processesGCSEAQA Created by: Shea CarterCreated on: 16-06-14 21:35 What types of plates are fold mountains found between? Oceanic + continental OR continental + continental 1 of 8 What happens when the two plates collide? Sedimentary rock from between them are pushed upwards forming fold mountains 2 of 8 What do humans use fold mountains for? Farming, mining, HEP, forestry, tourism 3 of 8 Details about farming? Higher mountains = grazing of animals. Lower mountains = growing crops. Terraces built = So crops can be grown on the steep mountain incline 4 of 8 Details about mining? Fold mountains hold metal ores. Hard access to the mines, so zig zag roads built = easy access 5 of 8 Details about HEP? Steep slopes + high lakes = perfect for HEP stations 6 of 8 Details about forestry? Good environment for trees. Used for = fuel, building materials, paper and furniture 7 of 8 Details about tourism? Winter = snowsports. Summer = mountain biking, etc... Roads cut through mountain = quicker access for tourists 8 of 8
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