Utilisation of landscapes associated with horizontally layered rocks

Question 1

how can people use Hilly landscapes?

Answer 1

• in humid climates water will cause rock to decompose in process called chemical weathering resulting in thick fine grained soil layers with gentle slopes which farmers can use to grow crops.
• not much use in arid areas as mechanical weathering takes place.

Question 2

how can people use Basaltic plateaus?

Answer 2

• high altitudes Basaltic plateaus are of little use to humans due to its cold weather.
• not so high Basaltic plateaus can be used for settlements and it is fertile for soil and agriculture.

Question 3

how can people use Canyon and Karoo landscapes?

Answer 3

• beautiful canyon landscapes are good for tourist attraction, not much more.
• farming can take place in pediplanes and wider canyon floors but low rainfall would be a problem.