Mopami (Environmental Association 3.3.6)

An undulating plain on metasediments with low ridges and hills rising above it. There is a cover of cereal crops, sown pastures and open parkland with an understory of cereal crops and sown pastures. Pastures are used for livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

350-600 mm

Mean annual evaporation

1900-2000 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

EROSIONAL PLAINS

Relief class

Very low (6 to 30 m)

Maximum relief

100 m

Mean altitude

350 m

Grain

Very coarse (Greater than 1,280 m)

Drainage network

Rare

Location

Longitude

139.02° E

Latitude

34.25° S

Area

780 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

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

Sedimentary rocks

None

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

None

Elevation profile