Geologic Processes and Mineral Resources of Ethiopia

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What is the approximate length of the Rift Valley in Ethiopia?

1,700 km

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

54%

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

18%

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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