Fold mountains (The Andes, South America) Flashcards
1
Q
How long are the Andes?
A
7000km (the world’s longest mountain range)
2
Q
What type of plate boundary are the Andes at?
A
Destructive
3
Q
The plate boundary at the Andes is between which plates?
A
Nazca, South American
4
Q
Four main uses of the Andes are?
A
Farming, mining, hydroelectric power, tourism
5
Q
For farming _____ are created in order to….
A
Terraces
Retain water and limit downward movement of soil
6
Q
The Andes have the largest _____ in the world.
A
Gold mine
7
Q
_____ used in acquiring gold can lead to….
A
Cyanide
Contamination in water supplies.
8
Q
The Andes are useful for hydroelectric power as…
A
Steep slopes and narrow valleys can be more easily dammed
