Overview of South Africa's Topography (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What does topography refer to?
What does topography refer to?
Natural shape & features of land surface
What is the average height of South Africa's central plateau?
What is the average height of South Africa's central plateau?
Approximately 1500 metres above sea level
How do the western & eastern sides of the plateau differ in height?
How do the western & eastern sides of the plateau differ in height?
Western <1000m; eastern ~1800m
What is an escarpment?
What is an escarpment?
Steep slope linking coast to high plateau
Which mountain range forms part of the escarpment in the east?
Which mountain range forms part of the escarpment in the east?
Drakensberg
Where is the Kalahari Basin located?
Where is the Kalahari Basin located?
Northwestern part of the country
How do the Cape Fold Mountains run in relation to the coast?
How do the Cape Fold Mountains run in relation to the coast?
In chains roughly parallel to south coast
Where is the Great Karoo located?
Where is the Great Karoo located?
Between escarpment & N Cape Fold Mtns
Where is the Little Karoo situated?
Where is the Little Karoo situated?
Between N & S chains of Cape Fold Mtns
What do green areas represent on a topographical map?
What do green areas represent on a topographical map?
Lowest elevations (0-200m above sea level)