Physical features of South Africa

Question 1

How are the physical features of our environment closely connected to human activities?

Answer 1

The physical features of an area are connected to human activities because they impact how they interact with the environment.
They impact where people live and what people do.
For example:
1. Fisherman would live near rivers, streams and the sea.
2. Cattle farmers would live in the hills.

Question 2

What is South Africa’s largest river?

Answer 2

Gariep-Orange River.

Question 3

What is the name of the waterfall that flows from the Gariep-Orange River in the Northern Cape?

Answer 3

Augrabies Waterfall.

Question 4

What is a famous landmark in South Africa that is both a bay and a cape?

Answer 4

Cape Point.

Question 5

Give 2 examples of mountain ranges in South Africa.

Answer 5

Table Mountain and Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg.

Question 6

Give an example of a range of hills in South Africa (Limpopo).

Answer 6

The Waterberg.