The Alps - Fold Mountains 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyThe Restless EarthCase StudyGCSEAQA Created by: JCSLCreated on: 16-04-16 16:56 What trees are grown in the Alps and to make what? Scot Pines logged for furniture 1 of 9 How much of Switzerland's power is from Hydro-Electric Power? Hydro-Electric Power provides 60% of Switzerland's power 2 of 9 What type of farming is used in Switzerland and why? Dairy farming, mainly goats as they are adapted to the steep terrain 3 of 9 How many tourists visit per year? 100 million tourists visit per year 4 of 9 What percentage of tourists come in winter for winter sports? 70% of tourists come in winter for winter sports 5 of 9 What 4 things are mined in the Alps? Salt / Iron ore / Gold / Silver 6 of 9 What is done to overcome the poor soil? Animals are grazed instead of growing crops 7 of 9 What has been done to improve the limited communication, give an example? Tunnels built through the mountains e.g. Lotshberg Base Tunnel 8 of 9 What is transhumance? Animals high up grazing during summer and low down in hills grazing during winter 9 of 9
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