Title: The Alps - Highest Mountain Range in Europe
Headings: The Alps
The Alps
How the Alps were formed
Climate
Plants and vegetation
Animals
Economy
History and Transportation
Climbing the Alps
Environmental problems
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Content: Many alpine peaks were first climbed during the mid 1800s when mountaineering became a popular sport. Today, professional guides use modern equipment to help people reach the highest peaks. Each year more than 2,000 alpinists ascend to the top of the Matterhorn which is considered to be one of the most difficult mountains to climb. In 1786 two Frenchmen became the first to reach the top of Mt. Blanc, Europe’s highest peak. Environmental problems
In the past two centuries many changes have taken place in the alpine region. Increased industrialisation and tourism have led to air and water pollution, slope erosion and the destruction of forests. Increased trade between European Union countries has led to growing road traffic. The people of alpine valleys suffer from dust ,dirt and noise produced by traffic . It is one of the big aims of the European Union to get more traffic onto railroads in order to reduce pollution and make the Alps a better place to live and relax. Related Topics
Glaciers
Rocky Mountains
Avalanches
Lack of Snow in the Alps
Rock
Skiing- A Popular Winter Sport
Breakthrough for the World's Longest Tunnel
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activity =something that you do
aim = something that you really want to do
alpinist = person who likes to climb mountains
antelope = an animal with long horns that can run very fast
arc = part of a curved line or circle
ascend =to go up
attempt = try
B.C. = Before Christ
barley =a plant that you use to make food and alcohol
barren = with nothing on it
beech =large tree with a smooth grey cover
blanket = cover, layer
border = line between two countries
broad = wide
burrow = a place under the ground that animals make to live or sleep
cattle = cows on a farm that produce milk or meat
century = a hundred years
common = popular
connect = link
conquer =here: