What does purple represent on a physical map?

Purple represents the highest mountain peaks.

What is the coastline?

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

What is the Great Escarpment?

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

What is the highest mountain range in the escarpment?

The Drakensberg Mountains (uKhahlamba) are the highest mountain range in the escarpment.

What is the interior plateau?

The interior plateau is a vast stretch of land that is mainly flat and lies at a high altitude.

What is the Highveld?

The Highveld is a region in the interior plateau that includes parts of several provinces.

The Lowveld is an area with a lower altitude than the Highveld and is generally hotter.

What is the Kalahari?

The Kalahari is a vast sandy basin that covers parts of South Africa and other countries.

What is the climate like in the Kalahari?

The Kalahari has very low rainfall and high temperatures in summer.

The Karoo is a semi-desert area with little rainfall and extremes of heat and cold.

What are the two areas of the Karoo?

The Great Karoo and the Little Karoo.

What is Namaqualand known for?

Namaqualand is known for its annual appearance of wildflowers in spring.

What is the main town in Namaqualand?

The main town in Namaqualand is Springbok.

What is the significance of the Okavango River?

The Okavango River is the only permanent river found in the Kalahari.

What does the term 'veld' refer to?

The term 'veld' refers to the wide, open spaces found in South Africa.

What is the average altitude of the interior plateau?

The interior plateau lies at an altitude from 900 m to 3000 m above sea level.

What is the climate of the Highveld?

The Highveld has a subtropical climate with summer rainfall and hot temperatures.

What is the significance of the escarpment for the interior plateau?

The escarpment prevents moist air from the sea from reaching the interior plateau, causing droughts.

What is the width of the coastal plain in South Africa?

The coastal plain varies in width from about 60 km to more than 250 km.

What is the landscape of the Highveld like?

The Highveld has flat or gently sloping terrain and grasslands.

What is the average rainfall in the Kalahari?

The Kalahari receives between 76 and 190 mm of rainfall per year.

What is the main industry in Namaqualand?

Fishing is a major industry in Namaqualand.

What separates the Great Karoo and the Little Karoo?

The Swartberg Mountain range separates the two areas.

What is the altitude range of the Upper Karoo?

The Upper Karoo has altitudes of 1200 to 1500 m.

What is the significance of the Drakensberg Mountains?

The Drakensberg Mountains are part of the escarpment and are the highest mountain range.

What is the average altitude of the Lowveld?

The Lowveld has an altitude of around 500 m.

What is the climate of the Lowveld?

The Lowveld is generally hotter than the Highveld.

What is the main feature of Namaqualand's landscape?

The annual appearance of wildflowers, such as daisies, in spring.

What does the term 'semi-arid' mean in relation to the Kalahari?

Semi-arid means the Kalahari has low rainfall and can be dry.

What is the significance of the coastal plain in South Africa?

The coastal plain is a low-lying area that forms a narrow strip between the ocean and the mountains.

What is the main geographical feature of the Highveld?

The Highveld is characterized by a plateau above 1500 m.

What is the main characteristic of the Karoo's climate?

The Karoo has extremes of heat and cold with little rainfall.

What is the main economic activity in Namaqualand?

Mining and fishing are significant economic activities in Namaqualand.

What is the significance of the escarpment in South Africa's geography?

The escarpment divides the coastal plain from the interior plateau and affects climate.

What is the average temperature in the Kalahari during summer?

Temperatures can reach up to 45°C in summer.

What is the main feature of the landscape in the Lowveld?

The Lowveld has lower altitudes and is generally hotter than the Highveld.

What is the significance of the Great Karoo?

The Great Karoo is a semi-desert area with unique landscapes and climates.

What is the main feature of the Little Karoo?

The Little Karoo is a long, narrow valley in the Cape Fold Mountains.

What is the main characteristic of the Highveld's terrain?

The Highveld has flat or gently sloping terrain.

What is the significance of the Drakensberg Mountains for South Africa?

They are the highest mountains and part of the Great Escarpment.

What is the main characteristic of Namaqualand's climate?

Namaqualand is arid and known for its wildflowers.

What is the main feature of the coastal plain in South Africa?

It is a low-lying area that varies in width along the coast.

What is the significance of the Kalahari Desert?

It is a large, semi-arid sandy savannah with unique wildlife.

What is the main feature of the escarpment's geography?

It forms an unbroken mountain chain along the coastline.

Physical Features of South Africa Flashcards

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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?

Back

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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