Chitaminga (Environmental Association 7.3.19)

Hills with long dissected footslopes. The cover is low open woodland or tall open shrubland both having an understory of mixed chenopod shrubs and grass, used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

200 mm

Mean annual evaporation

2800 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

HILLS/MOUNTAINS

Relief class

Moderate (91 to 180 m)

Maximum relief

150 m

Mean altitude

260 m

Grain

Coarse (640 to 1,280 m)

Drainage network

Common

Location

Longitude

135.33° E

Latitude

31.17° S

Area

260 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

Unsuitable for livestock (greater than 14,000 mg/L)

Sedimentary rocks

None

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

None

Elevation profile