Waretta (Environmental Association 4.1.17)

An undulating plain and low hills on metasediments, with cliffs along the coastline. There is a cultural grassland cover used for rotation cultivation of cereal crops and livestock grazing on the plan, and livestock grazing on the hills.

Panoramic views of the coastline and Spencer Gulf dominate the association.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

350 mm

Mean annual evaporation

1850 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

EROSIONAL PLAINS

Relief class

Negligible (less than 6 m)

Maximum relief

80 m

Mean altitude

80 m

Grain

Very coarse (Greater than 1,280 m)

Drainage network

Rare

Location

Longitude

136.2° E

Latitude

34.27° S

Area

120 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

Only for livestock (7,001 to 14,000 mg/L)

Sedimentary rocks

None

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

None

Elevation profile