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Explain the ways in which fold mountains influence human activities

Answer Text:
- Some fold mountains have valuable mineral deposits which promote mining industry.
- Fold mountains influence the climate i.e. it brings relief rainfall which influence agricultural activities.
- Fold mountains creates good sceneries that attract tourists, hence earning the much needed foreign exchange.
- Fold mountain slopes are normally forested and hence source of timber used in construction industry.
- Fold mountains act as communication barriers especially during the
construction of roads and installation of telephone lines.
- Fold mountains slopes are water catchment areas hence source of many rivers that provide water for domestic and industrial uses.