Ethiopian Landforms
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What is a characteristic of Ethiopian highlands?

  • High prevalence of tropical diseases
  • Lower mean annual temperature (correct)
  • High amount of rainfall
  • Fewer amounts of rainfall
  • Which region has lower population densities according to the text?

  • Population density is not specified
  • Both have similar population densities
  • Ethiopian lowlands (correct)
  • Ethiopian highlands
  • What economic life is prevalent in the Ethiopian lowlands?

  • Nomadic and semi-nomadic economic life (correct)
  • Urban economic life
  • Industrial economic life
  • Agricultural economic life
  • Which feature characterizes the Ethiopian lowlands according to the text?

    <p>High prevalence of tropical diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lands in the Ethiopian lowlands are favorable for irrigation agriculture?

    <p>Vast plain lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the altitude of Mount Ras Dashen, the highest mountain in Ethiopia, above sea level?

    <p>4,620 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Ethiopia sometimes referred to as the Roof of East Africa?

    <p>Because it has the largest proportion of elevated landmass in Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Ethiopian landmass is above 1,000 meters of elevation?

    <p>Around 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region encircles the highland core of Ethiopia?

    <p>Semi-arid lowlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Ethiopia described as the 'Water Tower of East Africa'?

    <p>Because it has many rivers and streams originating from its plateau and mountain ranges</p> Signup and view all the answers

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