Main Physical Features Of Horn Of Africa Flashcards
1
Q
Ethiopian Highlands
A
Largest area of high land in Africa
Divided in two by Rift Valley (holds string of lakes)
2
Q
The Afar Triangle
A
Lowland area shaped like triangle
Has Lowest point in Africa, lake assal
Volcanoes + earthquakes (earth crust torn apart here from below)
Dallol volcano brightly coloured salts, pools sulfuric acid
3
Q
The Ogaden
A
Plateau Level high ground
4
Q
Lake Assal
A
Lowest point in all of Africa
In Afar Triangle
5
Q
Danakil depression
A
100 m below sea level
One of hottest places on earth, little rain
6
Q
Ras Dashan
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Highest mountain in Ethiopia
4550m
