Fold Mountains Flashcards
1
Q
How are fold mountains formed?
A
Rivers deposit sediment in depressions called geosynclines
Over millions of years sediment is compressed into sedimentary rocks such as limestone
The plate move due to convection currents in mantle forcing sedimentary rocks upwards into a series of folds
2
Q
What are some of the uses of fold mountains?
A
Farming Hydro electric power Mining Forestry Tourism
3
Q
When can fold mountains occur?
A
When played collide at a destructive or collision margin
Two continental collide (neither denser)
A oceanic and continental collide
4
Q
What are the advantages of living in a fold mountain area?
A
Source of food Nice scenery Lots of tourism Water source River generates HEP
5
Q
What are the disadvantages or living in a fold mountain area?
A
Few job opportunities Lack of services Harsh climate Isolated Flash flooding Avalanche possibility Little flat land for farming
