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Horizontally Layered Rocks Formation

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What is the purpose of damming canyons?

To create tourist attractions

To generate hydro-electric power (correct)

To protect the surrounding plateau

To promote agricultural activities

What is the result of horizontal layers eroding at different rates in canyon landscapes?

Steep cliffs and stepped valleys (correct)

A plateau with a hard surface layer

A flat and level landscape

Valleys with gently sloping sides

What protects the plateau in Karoo landscapes?

Running water

A resistant hard rock (cap rock) (correct)

A layer of soft soil

A thick layer of vegetation

What is the result of the erosion of a landscape with a hard surface layer?

A deep valley with steep cliffs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of the formation of horizontally layered rocks?

Deposition of sediments by wind and water over millions of years Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of rugged cliffs in canyon landscapes?

They are formed by harder rock strata Signup and view all the answers

What is the terrain of the Drakensberg?

A basaltic plateau Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Badlands terrain?

Steep slopes and minimal vegetation Signup and view all the answers

What type of rocks are formed when lava flows on the surface cools?

Igneous rocks Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of hills formed in humid areas?

Smooth and rounded shapes Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of hills in dry/ arid areas?

Rugged and steep slopes Signup and view all the answers

What is the process that occurs in humid areas, resulting in smooth and rounded hills?

Sheet wash Signup and view all the answers