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A high plateau covers much of the continent. The boundaries of the plateau are marked by escarpments (steep slopes) over which many of these great rivers plunge as falls or rapids, thereby prohibiting water travel by boat or ship.
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Are the middle colonies good for farming?
because the middle colonies had rich land for faming and many large rivers for transportation.
How many rivers does Africa have?
too many
What are the names of African rivers for tha letter Q?
There are many rivers in Africa. However there are no rivers in Africa that begin with the letter Q.
Which statement best describes how Europe has been affected by its many rivers A. The rivers have provided important transportation routes. B. The rivers have isolated certain parts of Europe?
The rivers provided important transportation routes.
The presence of the Great Lakes and many rivers in the Midwest have?
provided transportation for industry.
Why are so many big cities located located along the banks of rivers?
There are many reasons why big cities are located along the banks of a river:Rivers provide good shipping routes and transportation of both goods and passengers.Products can be shipped up and down rivers, instead of clogging roadways with trucks.The land near rivers is very fertile.Rivers provide water & food.
Why are so many big city's located along the banks of a river?
There are many reasons why big cities are located along the banks of a river:Rivers provide good shipping routes and transportation of both goods and passengers.Products can be shipped up and down rivers, instead of clogging roadways with trucks.The land near rivers is very fertile.Rivers provide water & food.
Why are Africa's many rivers not used fro shipping?
Escarpments
How many rivers in Africa start with the letter Z?
Zambezi
Has Africa got any big rivers?
Yes it does. The Nile, said by some to be the longest river in the world, is in Africa. Africa has many other major rivers too, like the Zambezi, the Gobi and the Orange river amongst many others.
What great river is in South Africa?
South Africa has many rivers. One of the largest is the Orange River.
Why can't most of the rivers in Africa be used for transportation from the continent's coast to the interior?
A high plateau covers much of the continent. The boundaries of the plateau are marked by escarpments (steep slopes) over which many of these great rivers plunge as falls or rapids, thereby prohibiting water travel by boat or ship.
