5.4 West Hungarian Borderland
How old are the Soproni and Kőszegi Mountains?
250 million years old
What are the most important industries in these hills?
farming and animal breeding
What two lakes border the Transdubian Mountains to the south east?
Lake Balaton and Lake Velencei
What are the hill ranges covered with?
pebbles, sand, and clay
Which mountains are the most southern and smallest mountains of our country?
The Villányi Mountains
Higher altitudes cause what type of climate?
cooler summers, cooler winters, and more rain
How were the old faulted middle mountain ranges created?
They were created when the African continent collided with Europe.
Why do the western hills get more rain?
Because western winds carry the precipitation (rain, sleet, hail and snow)
What forms the caves?
What industries bring income in this area?
sugar, textiles, shoes, or tourism
Why is the temperature higher in the eastern part?
more hours of sunshine
What types of forest cover the mountain range?
deciduous forests
What park conserves the natural wildlife in this area?
Őrség National Park
What is the highest point of the Mecsek Mountains?
Zengő (680m)
What formed the Tapolca Basin?
volcanic activity