Multiple choice

Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term 'Karroo of South Africa?

  1. Rift Valley formed due to faulting

  2. Dome shaped landforms caused by earth's movements

  3. Steps from the coastal lowland on to the high plateau

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Karroo (or Karoo) in South Africa refers to the step-like landscape features - the Great Escarpment that forms steps from coastal lowlands up to the high plateau interior. These are erosional features rather than rift valleys (A) or dome structures (B). The Karoo is famous for these stepped plateau edges and its extensive sedimentary rock layers.

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