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The mountain environment
QCA Unit 15

Activities for Home - World Mountain Ranges

Here are some of the world's mountain ranges:

  • Himalayas
  • Alps
  • Rockies
  • Andes

Try this...

Find out in what countries these world mountain ranges are. You could use an encyclopedia, visit the library or use the Internet to help you.

Now try this...

When tourists come to mountain areas they need services and facilities. The local people also need services. Make a chart like the one below and decide who needs these services.

Types of service

Central location

Outskirts

Further away

TOTAL

Small retail, eg. corner shop

        

Large retail, eg. supermarket

        

Tourist retail

        

Post office

        

Garage

        

Bus or rail station

        

Pub or hotel

        

Guest house or B&B

        

Place of worship eg. church

        

Farming and garden supplies

        

Building and construction

        

Community and leisure services

        

Primary school

        

Secondary school

        

Emergency services

        

Bank or building society

        

Solicitors and accountants

        

Doctors and dentists

        

Cafes, restaurants and take-aways

        

Caravan and camping sites

        

Vacant or derelict sites

        

Can you think of any other services that the visitors or the local people might need?