Q. Which of the following statements regarding the plateau regions of Africa are correct?
1.Katanga Plateau in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is rich in copper, uranium, and cobalt deposits.
2.The Ethiopian Highlands represent a vast volcanic uplift, featuring Ras Dashan as its highest peak.
3.The East African Plateau is an elevated landform shared primarily among Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
4.The Bie Plateau forms a central high region in Angola and serves as the source area for major rivers including the Cunene and Kwanza.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Katanga Plateau is a mineral-rich plateau in southern DRC, constituting a major portion of the Central African Copperbelt.
- Statement 2 is correct: Often called the roof of Africa, the Ethiopian Highlands were formed by extensive flood basalt volcanism, with Ras Dashan () as the highest point.
- Statement 3 is correct: The East African Plateau is a high uplifted plateau spanning Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, bisected by branches of the East African Rift.
- Statement 4 is correct: The Bie (Central) Plateau covers much of central Angola, forming a principal hydrological watershed from which the Cunene, Kwanza, and tributaries of the Zambezi/Okavango flow.
