Title: Let's explore the Alps - BBC Bitesize
Headings: Let's explore the Alps
Let's explore the Alps
What are the Alps?
What is it like in the Alps?
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Content: Many rivers have their source in the Alps. Melting snow and ice in spring and summer supply water to the rivers and lakes at the foot of the mountains. Dams have also been built to hold this water in order to create hydroelectric power for nearby towns and cities. Tourism is the main industry in the Alps. Around 30 million people visit the Alps each year, enjoying activities such as: skiing and snowboarding
walking
sightseeing
trail running
mountain biking
paragliding
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The Alps are made up of lower grassland hills and higher snow-capped mountains. 1 of 4
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The Alps are a popular destination for mountain climbers and skiers. 2 of 4
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Lake Como is a popular tourist destination in Italy. 3 of 4
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Ibex goats climb a dam in Italy to find food. 4 of 4
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