Benda Range (Environmental Association 5.2.5)

location map showing Benda Range (Environmental Association 5.2.5)

A series of narrow north-easterly trending sandstone and quartzite ridges alternating with narrow pediments and alluvial plains. The vegetative cover is predominantly a low shrubland of bluebush and saltbush, and is used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
200 mm
Mean annual evaporation
2300-2700 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
RIDGES/RANGES
Relief class
High (181 to 360 m)
Maximum relief
700 m
Mean altitude
700 m
Grain
Fine (160 to 320 m)
Drainage network
None
Location
Longitude
140.08° E
Latitude
32.63° S
Area
2260 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 Elevation Profile for the Benda Range (Environmental Association 5.2.5)