Case Study - Andes Flashcards
1
Q
Age?
A
65 million years ago
2
Q
Size?
A
7,000km long, 300km wide and 4000m
3
Q
Bolivia subsistence farming facts
A
They use terraces to grow mainly potatoes, because the flat land retains water and limit downward movement of the soil, some cash crops are grown: soybeans, rice, cotton.
Lammas are use for carrying stuff, meat, milk and blankets.
They carry over 25% of their body weight.
4
Q
Mining facts
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In top ten countries for mining tin, nickel, silver and gold.
Largest gold mine in the word.
5
Q
Near by town Cajamarca facts
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300,000 and many work at the mine but there has been a increased crime rate and lack of services
6
Q
Hydroelectric power
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The use of flowing water to turn turbines to generate electricity.
7
Q
Tourism
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Walking, sightseeing, Machu Picchu and the inca trail.
