Fold Mountains II (Junior Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What type of farming is upland areas of fold mountains suitable for?
What type of farming is upland areas of fold mountains suitable for?
Pastoral farming
Why are steep slopes in upland areas unsuitable for most farming?
Why are steep slopes in upland areas unsuitable for most farming?
Only pastoral farming is possible
What type of trees are mainly found in upland forests of fold mountains?
What type of trees are mainly found in upland forests of fold mountains?
Coniferous trees
Why is farming difficult at higher elevations in fold mountains?
Why is farming difficult at higher elevations in fold mountains?
Land is rocky with poor soil
Where does Nepal's agriculture mainly depend on?
Where does Nepal's agriculture mainly depend on?
Southern lowland areas
Which activities attract tourists to upland areas?
Which activities attract tourists to upland areas?
Hiking, hill walking, sightseeing
What do governments invest in to promote tourism in fold mountains?
What do governments invest in to promote tourism in fold mountains?
Walking and cycling routes
How does tourism boost the local economy in upland areas?
How does tourism boost the local economy in upland areas?
Spending on hotels and restaurants
How many tourists visited Nepal in 2016?
How many tourists visited Nepal in 2016?
Over 500,000
What makes building roads and railways difficult in fold mountains?
What makes building roads and railways difficult in fold mountains?
Steep slopes and landslide risk
Why are journeys through fold mountains often longer?
Why are journeys through fold mountains often longer?
Routes go around mountains
What is the vicious circle in upland areas?
What is the vicious circle in upland areas?
Lack of services → low population → fewer services