Barrata (Environmental Association 6.1.9)

location map showing Barrata (Environmental Association 6.1.9)

Low shale hills and higher quartzite ridges. The cover is mainly tall shrubland with an understory of grasses and ephemeral forbs, with some low open woodland and chenopod shrubland. All are used for livestock grazing.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
200-250 mm
Mean annual evaporation
2600 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
HILLS/MOUNTAINS
Relief class
Low (31 to 90 m)
Maximum relief
90 m
Mean altitude
250 m
Grain
Medium (320 to 640 m)
Drainage network
Common
Location
Longitude
138.97° E
Latitude
31.9° S
Area
415 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 Elevation Profile for the Barrata (Environmental Association 6.1.9)