Geologic Processes and Mineral Resources of Ethiopia
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What is the approximate length of the Rift Valley in Ethiopia?

  • 1,200 km
  • 1,700 km (correct)
  • 700 km
  • 1,500 km

    • What percentage of the physiographic region do the Southeastern lowlands make up?

  • 40%
  • 20%
  • 54% (correct)
  • 60%

    • What percentage of the area of Ethiopia does the Rift Valley cover?

  • 23%
  • 8%
  • 18% (correct)
  • 13%

    • What is the dominant orientation of the Rift Valley in Ethiopia?

    <p>Northeast-Southwest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the plains included in the Southeastern lowlands?

    <p>Shewa plain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dominant topographic feature of the Southeastern lowlands?

    <p>Southeastward sloping plains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary economic activity in the Southeastern lowlands?

    <p>Pastoralism and semi-pastoralism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason the Southeastern lowlands are "little used and support very small population"?

    <p>Harsh climatic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the economic potential for the Southeastern lowlands mentioned in the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key function of the Rift Valley in Ethiopia according to the text?

    <p>It forms the border between the Ethiopian Highlands and Lowlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

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