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What does the term 'koppie' refer to in Southern Africa?
A formation of granite similar to an inselberg
What is an inselberg?
An isolated rock hill rising abruptly from a plain
What is a bornhardt?
A dome-shaped inselberg formed from granite or gneiss
Who coined the term 'inselberg'?
Wilhelm Bornhardt
What percentage of the time was the term 'inselberg' used for features in savannah climates according to a 1973 study?
40
Test your knowledge about inselbergs and monadnocks, which are isolated rock formations that rise abruptly from surrounding plains. Learn about their characteristics, formation, and related geological terms.
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