Question

How do mountain's affect the physical and human geography of East and southern Africa? select all that apply.

Answer 1

SOS:

1. river navigation
2. energy production
3. settlement patterns
4. Coastal Plain Width

• They create swift rapids and cataracts, making large portions of Southern Africa's rivers unnavigable.
• River water flowing over steep escarpments provides the hydropower to generate electricity for the region.
• In many places, the coastal plains at the base of the mountains are narrow, hindering settlement.
• Few natural harbors exist because of the region's steep cliffs.

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Answer 2

D) Energy Production, A) Settlement Patterns, and F) Coastal Plain Depth