Fold Mountains - The Andes

Question 1

Four ways that people use fold mountains:

Answer 1

Farming, Tourism, Mining, HEP

Question 2

Four countries that The Andes runs through:

Answer 2

Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Chile

Question 3

How long is The Andes mountain range?

Answer 3

7000km

Question 4

What is the main type of farmers that farm in The Andes

Answer 4

Subsistence ( where food is grown for personal consumtion)

Question 5

What is terraced farming and the advantages of it:

Answer 5

Flat land created on steep slopes

Collects water
Stops soil erosion

Question 6

Name a HEP Project in The Andes

Answer 6

Yuncan project, North east Peru

Question 7

Why are the steep slopes an advantage for HEP?

Answer 7

The relief causes rapid movement in water

Question 8

What things can be mined in the Andes?

Answer 8

Tin, Nickel, Silver, Gold.

Question 9

Name and location of the worlds largest gold mine:

Answer 9

Yanacocha gold mine in Peru

Question 10

Three tourist attractions to The Andes:

Answer 10

Mountains, Volcanoes, Glaciers