Fold Mountains II (Junior Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Type of farming suitable for upland areas
Type of farming suitable for upland areas
Pastoral farming (raising animals)
Type of trees in upland forests
Type of trees in upland forests
Coniferous trees
Why coniferous trees grow in upland areas
Why coniferous trees grow in upland areas
They can survive cold temperatures
Key industry in upland areas
Key industry in upland areas
Tourism
Tourist activities in fold mountain areas
Tourist activities in fold mountain areas
Hiking, hill walking, and sightseeing
How tourists boost local economy in uplands
How tourists boost local economy in uplands
Spending on hotels and restaurants
Famous peak that attracts climbers to Himalayas
Famous peak that attracts climbers to Himalayas
Mount Everest
Number of tourists who visited Nepal in 2016
Number of tourists who visited Nepal in 2016
Over 500,000
Why transport is difficult in mountainous terrain
Why transport is difficult in mountainous terrain
Steep slopes and risk of landslides
Main risk when building roads in mountains
Main risk when building roads in mountains
Landslides
Why few people live in upland areas
Why few people live in upland areas
Cold, windy, and remote
Services lacking in upland areas
Services lacking in upland areas
Schools and hospitals
Vicious circle in upland settlement
Vicious circle in upland settlement
Lack of services → low population → fewer services