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Why are the Andes mountains important to Chile?
The Andes play a vital part in national economies, accounting for a significant proportion of the region’s GDP, providing large agricultural areas, mineral resources, and water for agriculture, hydroelectricity (Figure 1), domestic use, and some of the largest business centres in South America.
Do the Andes Mountains go through Chile?
The Andes Mountains form one of the longest continuous mountain ranges in the world, extending along South America’s western coast. The range is about 7,000 km (4,300 mi) long, passing through Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
How have the Andes mountains changed over time?
It’s been understood that the Andes mountain range has been growing as the Nazca oceanic plate slips underneath the South American continental plate, causing the Earth’s crust to shorten (by folding and faulting) and thicken.
What are the benefits gained from the mountain?
4 reasons why mountains are important
- They provide us with water. Fresh water is vital for our survival.
- They provide natural resources. Thanks to mountain ecosystems we can obtain numerous materials, such as wood, basic food or drinking water.
- Natural biodiversity refuges.
- They provide resilience against climate change.
How have the Andes Mountains changed over time?
How does the Andes mountains affect climate?
Because the Andes act as a large wall between the Pacific Ocean and the continent, they have a tremendous impact on climate in the region. The northern part of the Andes is typically rainy and warm, and the weather is also wet in the eastern part of central Andes, and the area to the southwest.
How was the environment of the Andes mountains difficult?
Agriculture on the Andes is difficult, and crop yields are relatively poor. The water supply is inadequate, and a large part of the plateau region is dry or receives little and irregular seasonal rainfall. Temperatures of the high plains are cold, and crops are subject to freezing.