Impacts Of Fold Mountains Flashcards
1
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Social impact of fold mountains
A
Clean air for peoples health and wellness
2
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Environmental impact of fold mountains
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Landslides, avalanches and flash floods
3
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Economic impacts of fold mountains
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Farmland - on valley fertile floors
4
Q
What folding period was 400 million years ago
A
The Caledonian fold mountains were formed 400 million years ago e.g Wicklow Mountains
5
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What folding period was formed 250 million years ago
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The American folding period was formed 250 million years ago e.g the cork and Kerry mountains
6
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What folding period was formed 50 million years ago
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The alpine folding period was formed 50 million years ago e.g The Alps
