South Africa From Above Flashcards
1
Q
What is a relief?
A
Describes where land is higher and lower.
2
Q
What is altitude?
A
The heigh that a place is above sea level.
3
Q
What is a coastal plain?
A
Is a low area that is along the coast.
4
Q
What altitude is a coastal plain?
A
0 - 500 metres above sea level.
5
Q
What is a plateau?
A
A high, flat area inside the country.
6
Q
What is the altitude of a plateau?
A
Usually above 500 metres above sea level.
7
Q
What is an escarpment?
A
Where the land rises steeply betwene the coastal land and plataeau. It is mainly mountain ranges.
