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Geography Flashcards

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How are fold mountains formed

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They were formed when two plates collide and the heavier plate ( usually oceanic) sinks under and the lighter one gets used up and crumbles

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What are the 3 types of fold mountains

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Caledonian, Armorican and Alpine

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What’s the name of the skiny ridges created by fold mountains

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Anticlines

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What are the valleys called between the anticlines

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Syncline

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When where Caledonian mountains formed

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400 million years ago

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An example of a Caledonian mountain

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Donegal mountains
Wicklow mountains

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When were the Amorican mountains formed

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250 million years ago

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What’s an example of an Amorican mountain

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MacGillycuddy Reeks
Galtees
Knockmealdowns

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When were the Alpine mountains formed

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30-35 million years ago

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What’s an example of an Alpine mountain

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Alps
Rockies
Himalayas

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What is it difficult to do in upland areas

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Farm animals because of the steep slopes

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What sort of trees are farmed in the wicklow mountains and why

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Coniferous trees because of how they can stand harsh temperatures

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What’s popular to do in upland areas

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Hill walking to see fascinating views

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How popular is hill walking in ireland

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It’s in the top 5 most popular tourist attractions

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How’s tourism affecting local towns

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It is creating jobs and towns are gaining more money aswell

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Why is it hard to build roads in upland areas

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It expenses to drill through mountains, the slopes are to steep to dig on and building adds to the cost of travel

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Do large industries take advantage of the empty hills

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No because it is hard to transport good elsewhere

18
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Why is it unpopular to live in upland areas

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It is colder, wetter and windier usaly isolated which are unpopular living conditions

19
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Are towns in upland areas large

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No, less people mean less need for big towns and services resulting in less schools, shops etc.

20
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Why is it costly to climb high mountain eg mountain everest

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You sometimes need a permit

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