Barchina (Environmental Association 6.1.11)

Coalescing fans and floodplains. Low chenopod shrubland, and low woodland or tall shrubland over chenopod shrubs, grasses and forbs are used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

175-300 mm

Mean annual evaporation

2600-3100 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

ALLUVIAL FANS

Relief class

Low (31 to 90 m)

Maximum relief

100 m

Mean altitude

150 m

Grain

Coarse (640 to 1,280 m)

Drainage network

Rare

Location

Longitude

138.4° E

Latitude

31.33° S

Area

1690 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

None

Sedimentary rocks

Limited suitability (1,000 to 3,000 mg/L)

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

Limited suitability (1,000 to 3,000 mg/L)

Elevation profile