Q. Which of the following statements with regard to the Western Plateau region is/are correct?
1.The Western Plateau is an ancient, highly eroded shield dominated by desert landforms and subterranean karst features.
2.High annual rainfall across the Western Plateau is driven by warm equatorial ocean currents flowing along the Western Australian coast.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Western Plateau consists of stable Precambrian crystalline rock that has undergone prolonged weathering, giving rise to interior deserts and underground karst/cave networks.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The region is hyper-arid. Its dry climate is reinforced by the cold West Australian Current, which suppresses evaporation and cloud formation along the western coast.
