Overview of South Africa's Topography (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Definition of topography
Definition of topography
Natural shape and features of the land surface
Average height of SA's central plateau
Average height of SA's central plateau
Approximately 1500 metres above sea level
Height of western side of plateau
Height of western side of plateau
Just under 1000 metres above sea level
Height of eastern side of plateau
Height of eastern side of plateau
Closer to 1800 metres above sea level
Escarpment definition
Escarpment definition
Steep slope connecting low coastal areas with high interior
SA's characteristic topographical shape
SA's characteristic topographical shape
Bowl-like shape with high interior and lower coastal areas
Famous mountain range in eastern escarpment
Famous mountain range in eastern escarpment
Drakensberg
Location of Great Karoo
Location of Great Karoo
Between escarpment and northern Cape Fold Mountains
Location of Little Karoo
Location of Little Karoo
Between northern and southern Cape Fold Mountain chains
Cape Fold Mountains direction pattern
Cape Fold Mountains direction pattern
Run parallel to southern coast