Physical Features of South Africa

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What does a physical map show?

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A physical map shows the topography, which includes the different heights (elevations) above sea level.

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What is topography?

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Topography refers to the features on the surface of the Earth.

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What are the main landforms included in South Africa's topography?

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Mountains, hills, valleys, lowlands, plateaus, rivers, and other bodies of water.

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What is a plateau?

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A plateau is a flat area on high ground, often with steeply sloped sides.

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What are the three main areas of South Africa's topography?

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The interior plateau, the coastline and coastal plain, and the escarpment.

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What do different colors on a physical map represent?

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Different colors represent various altitudes above sea level.

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What does dark green represent on a physical map?

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Dark green represents the lowest areas, such as coastal regions.

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What does purple represent on a physical map?

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Purple represents the highest mountain peaks.

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What is the coastline?

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The coastline is the area where the land meets the sea.

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What is the Great Escarpment?

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The Great Escarpment is a chain of mountains that divides the coastal plain and the interior plateau.