24 Study Guide

Which of the following is true of most of the mainland of Southern Africa?

• It is all escarpment.

• It sits at a high altitude.

• It is largely coastal plain.

• It is made up of steep hills.

A long cliff that separates lands at two different altitudes is

• an escarpment.

• a plateau.

• a delta.

• a highveld.

Which of the following makes the Highveld visible from a long distance?

• its vegetation

• its size

• its altitude

• its rolling hills

Which of the following happens at a river delta?

• The river's waters speed up.

• The many channels of a river come together.

• The river deposits silt and sediment.

• The river gets deeper.

For which of the following are the rivers found in Southern Africa most useful to humans?

• moving water to the oceans

• generating electricity

• transportation

• irrigation

What is the importance of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park?

• It allows land near the Limpopo to be developed.

• It protects people from wild animals.

• It protects water resources in the area.

• It provides a safe haven for many species of animals.

Which are characteristics of a Mediterranean climate?

• cool, rainy winters

• dry, cool summers

• hot, humid summers

• warm, snowy winters

Which of the following is true of the western side of Madagascar?

• It has a tropical wet climate.

• It is in a rain shadow.

• It gets warm, wet winds off the open ocean.

• It has a highland climate.

Why does Southern Africa have many different biomes?

• It covers a large area.

• It receives little rainfall.

• It is located south of the equator.

• It has many different climates.

Why is Botswana's economy different from the economies of other countries in Southern Africa?

• Botswana grows many crops for export.

• Botswana receives profits from diamond mining.

• Botswana attracts more tourists.

• Botswana has the greatest number of baobab trees.