Tarcowie (Environmental Association 3.3.17)

A plain on metasediments, with a series of narrow northerly trending quartzite strike ridges. There is a cover of cropland and open parkland which is used for rotation cereal cultivation and livestock grazing, with livestock grazing on the ridges.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

300-450 mm

Mean annual evaporation

2100-2300 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

RIDGES/RANGES

Relief class

Low (31 to 90 m)

Maximum relief

150 m

Mean altitude

500 m

Grain

Medium (320 to 640 m)

Drainage network

Common

Location

Longitude

138.58° E

Latitude

32.83° S

Area

805 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

Mainly for livestock (3,001 to 7,000 mg/L)

Sedimentary rocks

None

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

None

Elevation profile