Fold Mountains + Volcanic eruption MEDC Flashcards
What is the case study for Fold Mountains?
Andes
Name four ways in which people use fold mountains
Farming
Mining
Hydroelectric power (HEP)
Tourism
Name four countries that the Andes run through
Peru
Chile
Bolivia
Colombia
How long is he Andes mountain range?
7000km
What type of farmer’s farm in the Andes?
Subsistence
Name the four minerals that can be found in the Andes
Tin
Nickel
Gold
Iron
How much of Peru’s exports come from mining?
80%
What is the case study for a volcanic eruption in a MEDC?
MT ST Helens
What date did mt St. Helens erupt?
May 1980
Where is mt St. Helens?
USA
What kind of volcano is Mt St.helens?
Composite
How many people died due to the eruption of Mt St. Helens?
57
Name one physical effect of Mt St. Helens?
Destroyed spirit lake
What were the economic losses as a result of the eruption of Mt St. Helens?
$1.2 billion
How many houses were destroyed in Mt St. Helens eruption?
250