✔️Andes Fold Mountain Flashcards

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1
Q

Where is the rockie fold mountains found?

A

Andes, South America

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2
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What is the size of the Andes mountain range?

A

7000 km

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4 countries in which the Andes run through?

A

Bolivia
Peru
Cohumbia
Chile

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4
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A tourist attraction in the Andes?

A

Machu pichu

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5
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How is hydro electric power dammed in the Andes?

A

Steep slopes and narrow valleys can be dammed and flow is kore rapid to generate electricity .

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The project for hydro electric power in the Andes?

A

Yuncan project in North East Peru

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7
Q

A way of increasing hydro electric power in the Andes?

A

Melting snow but it is seasonal.

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8
Q

4 things that are mined for in Andes?

A

Tin
Nickel
Gold
Silver

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9
Q

A positive of mining in the Andes for Peru?

A

Half of Peru’s exports are mining

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10
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What is in the Andes mountain range, which is also the largest goldmine in the world?

A

Yanacocha in Peru

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11
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For farming in the Andes, what does terraces allow?

A

Water to be retained and limit soil movements

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3 cash crops in the Andes mountain range?

A

Soya beans, rice and cotton

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13
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What animal is relied on in Andes mountain range for the transport of meat , milk and wool?

A

Llamas

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