Mountain activities, and sustainable management Flashcards
1
Q
What are some human activities in mountainous areas?
A
- Tourist and recreational activities and infastructure
- Mining
- Scientific research
- Energy production
- Agriculture, deforestation, livestock, water collection, etc.
2
Q
Why are mountains used as popular tourist and recreational locations?
A
- generate large incomes for mountainous countries
- Unique landscape
3
Q
Why are mountains used for mining?
A
- Because certain minerals and metals are easier to mine in mountains where material has been brought closer to the surface.
4
Q
Why does scientific research take place in mountains?
A
- Mountains are home to a range of unique plants, animals, and other things.
5
Q
Why are mountains home to energy production?
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- Provide hydro, wind, solar, and geothermal power
6
Q
Why are mountains used for water collection, farming, livestock for living and other resources.
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- large freshwater sources, fertile soils and a lot of essential resources
7
Q
How can mountains be managed sustainably?
A
Mountains can be protected and managed sustainably by being declared as national parks, nature reserves, or even included on the World Heritage List. This raises awareness in local communities and governments about this issue, allowing sufficient protection programs to be implemented.
- United Nations provides various technical and emergency assistance.
