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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?

High prevalence of tropical diseases (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Vast plain lands (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

4,620 meters (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Because it has the largest proportion of elevated landmass in Africa (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Around 50% (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which region encircles the highland core of Ethiopia?

Semi-arid lowlands (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Because it has many rivers and streams originating from its plateau and mountain ranges (D) Signup and view all the answers