Question
Explain three ways in which features resulting from faulting are of economic importance to man.
Answer
- Block/ horst mountains are a source of rivers which provide water for HEP
production, etc.
- Rift valley formation has led to the exposure of minerals e.g. diatomite
which are mined on the rift valley floor.
- Rift valley lakes formed through faulting are important fishing grounds.
- Faulted features provide scenery which promote the tourist industry.
- Block mountains attract rainfall which favor agriculture/ settlement.
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