The Physical Structure of South Africa Gr 5

Is the surface of South Africa flat?

• No

• Yes

The uneven nature of the surface has to do with the structure or morphology of the land.

• True

• False

Coastal plains, lowlands, plateaus, mountains and rivers are called:

• Land fills

• Low lands

• Landforms

A relief map is:

• The lowest part of the land only.

• The highest part of the land only.

• Both, the highest and lowest parts of the land

Different parts of our country are situated on different altitudes above sea level.

• True

• False

The coastline is:

• the low-lying area along the coast.

• the area where the land meets the sea.

• indicates where the plateau of the interior begins.

A plateau is:

• the low-lying area along the coast.

• the area where the land meets the sea.

• an area of fairly level high ground.

Most of South Africa lies on a plateau.

• False

• True

An escarpment is:

• A long steep slope.

• Near the coast.

• Isn't near a mountain.

Different parts of our country are situated on different altitudes above sea level.

• True

• False