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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Vast plain lands (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which region encircles the highland core of Ethiopia?

<p>Semi-arid lowlands (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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