Conflicts in Glacial areas Flashcards
1
Q
Why can Tourism be a bad thing for glaciated areas
A
Tourism, more often then not, creates traffic and leads to higher house prices for locals.
2
Q
Why do water reserves conflict with glaciated areas
A
Building a water reserve requires the flooding of land and can conflict with environmental interests.
3
Q
Why is quarrying within a glaciated area so bad for the environment
A
Despite its economic value, quarrying can lead to polluted land and rivers. It is also not a very pretty process and can spoil the landscape.
