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 South Africa: Society, Culture and Economy (New Edition) 20 Flashcards |
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What are the main geographical features of South Africa? |
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South Africa has diverse geographical features including plains, plateaus, mountains, and coastal areas. |
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Fill in the blank: The Great Escarpment separates the high plateau from the ___ and ___ lowlands. |
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Coastal and river lowlands |
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Which explorer is known for discovering Victoria Falls and contributing to 19th-century knowledge about Africa? |
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David Livingstone |
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True or False: South Africa's climate is uniformly tropical across the entire country. |
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False. South Africa experiences various climates including tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, arid, and semi-arid. |
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What types of natural vegetation are found in the arid regions of South Africa? |
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Arid desert and semi-arid vegetation, characterized by tough, drought-resistant plants. |
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Riddle: I am a vast arid basin known as the 'Land of Great Thirst', where am I? |
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The Great Karoo |
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Fill in the blank: The Limpopo River flows into the ___ Ocean. |
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Indian |
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What is the significance of the High Veld in South Africa's geography? |
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The High Veld is the highest part of the plateau, with elevations ranging from 1,200 to 2,000 meters. |
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Which climate type is characterized by wet winters and dry summers in South Africa? |
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Mediterranean Climate |
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What major rivers originate in the High Veld region? |
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The Orange River, Limpopo River, Vaal River, and Tugela River. |
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