Southern Europe. They run through many countries including the South Eastern France and Austria
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How long is the Alps?
500 miles
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What is the population of the Alps?
Most populated fold mountain with 14 million people spread across 8 countries
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What are the contemporary uses of the Alps
Farming/ Agriculture, Tourism ; HEP production
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Farming/ Agriculture
wine-growing during summer temperatures and forestry due to Alpine trees easily being grown in the fertile soils of the lower- mid Alps. 10% of all French wines are now made in the Alps.
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Tourism
Winter- High snowfall rates so countless ski resorts. Attracts skiers and snowboarders who seek the the thrill of descending steep mountain ranges such as the Zube ski pass in Northern Italy. Summer - Picturesque lakes such as the Lake Bled.
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France fact
12% of the GDP in France comes from the Alps
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HEP production
Large amounts of lakes and moderate rainfall with high water levels of snow melt means its ideal for a reservoir to store water when levels are low. A turbine used to create a fast flowing current. Low pollution levels and no fossils burnt.
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Switzerland fact
60% of all electricity now comes from hydro-electric power stations
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Problems of those living in the Alps
Poor soils and steep relief
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Poor soils
At higher altitudes, snow melt leads to infertile soil, therefore farmers want to use the valley floor for farming where temperatures are milder and soil is more fertile. Rise in competition between farmers and tourist resorts in the area.
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Steep relief
Limits communication and road building as it is difficult to build roads. Due to coldness, some roads are covered in ice and block roads bc of avalanches. settlements are difficult, population is low and people are ageing.
Many farmers have used grants from the EU and gov to create vineyards. 10% of all French wines are produces in the Alps. Although it takes up space on the lower slopes surrounding the valley floor, theyre popular for tourist attractions so income inc
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Terracing
Steps can be cut into lower slopes that allow for rain water to trickle down and make it easier to farm on, so wide variety of crops can be grown, it does cause as much completion for space
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Transhumance farming
Cattle are moved to higher up sloes in the summer when snow has melted and soil is more fertile. In the winter, brought back down and put into barns so they dont get into tourist use.
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Investing in tunnels
Shortened journey time and allowing people to work and commute there, exporting and importing goods e.g. wine, helping the economy. Last year gotthard tunnel was completed costing 11 billion euros
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Advertising campaigns
In Austria and Switzerland to encourage people of working age to move to the Alps and start up businesses. Qualities of the Alps such as scenery and the fresh air compared to cities
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