Human Uses For Fold Mountains Flashcards
1
Q
Why are higher mountain slopes used for grazing animals?
A
They aren’t good for growing crops.
2
Q
What slopes are used to grow crops?
A
Lower slopes.
3
Q
Why are steep slopes sometimes terraced?
A
To make growing crops easier.
4
Q
What makes the fold mountains ideal for generating Hydro Electric Power?
A
Steep sided mountains and high lakes.
5
Q
What are fold mountains a major source of?
A
Metal ores - lots of mining goes on.
6
Q
What have been made to make access to steep slopes more accessable?
A
Zig-zag roads have been carved out on the sides of some mountains.
7
Q
What are Fold Mountain Ranges a good environment to grow?
A
Trees (EG: conifers).
8
Q
What are the trees grown used for?
A
Fuel, building materials, and to make paper and furniture.
