Kappawanta (Environmental Association 4.2.3)

location map showing Kappawanta (Environmental Association 4.2.3)

An undulating plain and low hills. Most of this association remains under a natural vegetative cover of mallee open scrub but limited areas have been cleared and sown to introduced pastures. Both scrub and pastures are used for grazing livestock.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
400-450 mm
Mean annual evaporation
1950 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
LIMESTONE PLAINS
Relief class
Negligible (less than 6 m)
Maximum relief
30 m
Mean altitude
50 m
Grain
Not applicable
Drainage network
None
Location
Longitude
135.37° E
Latitude
33.67° S
Area
1840 Km2
Groundwater resources and quality
Fractured rocks
None
Sedimentary rocks
No Data/Unknown
Shallow unconsolidated sediments
General suitability (less than 100 mg/L)

Elevation profile Elevation Profile for the Kappawanta (Environmental Association 4.2.3)