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What are the four main types of human activity in the Andes?

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Why are the Andes so rich in minerals?

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The Andes are so rich in minerals because of all the

that are

in the

– when enough

is applied over time, they are

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Why is the Andes a suitable place for HEP?

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The mountains create steep sided

and there is alot of heavy

over the high mountains. Snow and

are also a source of water as they melt to provide

.The main issue with HEP in the Andes is that although it generates lots of

there isn’t that many

to actually

it. The two HEP projects in the Andes are the

Project and the

project.

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Why do people / How do people farm in the Andes?

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Farmers use

parts of the valley, as there is a higher water

and the soil is

and more

(as soil from above slides down slopes to the valley). Steps are cut into the slope (this is called

)to retain

water in areas that receive little and to limit downward movement of

Potatoes,

rice, cotton and

are all grown here. Llamas are also kept here and the males are used for

of goods whilst the females are used for

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This occurs when oceanic and continental plates move together. The oceanic plate is forced under the lighter continental plate. Friction from the subduction zone causes melting of the oceanic plate and may trigger earthquakes. Magma rises up through cracks and erupts onto the surface.

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This plate margin is when two continental plates collide. Neither plate is forced under the other, and so both are forced up and form fold mountains.

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This plate margin occurs when plates move apart. Volcanoes are formed as magma wells up to fill the gap, and eventually new crust is formed. An example of this plate boundary is the mid-Atlantic Ridge.

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This type of plate margin occurs where plates slide past each other in opposite directions, or in the same direction but at different speeds. Friction is eventually overcome and the plates slip past in a sudden movement. The shockwaves created produce an earthquake. This occurs at the San Andreas Fault in California.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of volcanic eruptions?

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The dramatic scenery created by volcanic eruptions
The lava and ash deposited during an eruption
The high level of heat and activity inside the Earth
Many lives can be lost
If the ash and mud from a volcanic eruption
Lava flows and lahars can destroy
Human and natural landscapes can be

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as a result of a volcanic eruption.
attracts tourists. This brings income to an area.
mix with rain water or melting snow, fast moving mudflows are created. These flows are called lahars.
Human and natural landscapes can be destroyed and changed forever.
breaks down to provide valuable nutrients for the soil. This creates very fertile soil which is good for agriculture
settlements and clear areas of woodland or agriculture.
, close to a volcano, can provide opportunities for generating geothermal energy.

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Mt St helens - how many people were killed

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How many bridges were detroyed?

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How many houses were detroyed or damaged?

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Mt. st. helens was

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Which of these were primary responses to the eruption?

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What are the four main types of human activity in the Andes?

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Why are the Andes so rich in minerals?

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Why is the Andes a suitable place for HEP?

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Why do people / How do people farm in the Andes?

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This occurs when oceanic and continental plates move together. The oceanic plate is forced under the lighter continental plate. Friction from the subduction zone causes melting of the oceanic plate and may trigger earthquakes. Magma rises up through cracks and erupts onto the surface.

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This plate margin is when two continental plates collide. Neither plate is forced under the other, and so both are forced up and form fold mountains.

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This plate margin occurs when plates move apart. Volcanoes are formed as magma wells up to fill the gap, and eventually new crust is formed. An example of this plate boundary is the mid-Atlantic Ridge.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of volcanic eruptions?

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The dramatic scenery created by volcanic eruptions

The lava and ash deposited during an eruption

The high level of heat and activity inside the Earth

Many lives can be lost

If the ash and mud from a volcanic eruption

Lava flows and lahars can destroy

Human and natural landscapes can be

as a result of a volcanic eruption.

attracts tourists. This brings income to an area.

mix with rain water or melting snow, fast moving mudflows are created. These flows are called lahars.

Human and natural landscapes can be destroyed and changed forever.

breaks down to provide valuable nutrients for the soil. This creates very fertile soil which is good for agriculture

settlements and clear areas of woodland or agriculture.

, close to a volcano, can provide opportunities for generating geothermal energy.

Mt St helens - how many people were killed

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How many houses were detroyed or damaged?

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