The Alps 3. (i) Read the information below and answer the questions that follow.
The Alps are a fold mountain range located in central Europe. The Alps were formed when the Eurasian Plate collided with the African Plate 35 million years ago.
Tourism plays a key role in the economic life of the Alps. In wintertime, local businesses such as hotels, ski schools, restaurants and entertainment centres help to support over 100 million visitors each year. In summertime, tourism continues, with hiking, climbing, mountain biking and outdoor activities bringing people to the region. This provides a steady income all year for locals.
The Alps are also a great resource for generating power. Energy companies have built dams to generate hydroelectric power. The high rainfall and regular supply of water from melting snow provides plenty of water to power the hydroelectric power plants.
(a) Name the two plates that collided to form the Alps. 1. 2.
(b) The Alps were formed 35 million years ago. What was the name given to this period of folding?
(c) Describe one economic and one social impact of fold mountains for people living in this region.
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