Case Study: The Alps
The Alps were formed 35 million years ago during the Alpine folding period, when the African and Eurasian plates collided.
Economic Impacts
- Farming: the fold mountains of the Alps are used for farming sheep, goats and cattle. In the summer, the animals are moved further up the slope to graze.
- Hydro-electric power{electricity generated from water}: melted snow gives water which is used to generate hydro-electric power.
- Tourism: lost of people visit the Alps to ski or snowboard in the winter, or hike in the summer. The income generated by tourism can provide a better standard of... (More)