Which of the following statements correctly describes the physiography of Africa-In comparison to other continents- considering its size- Africa is the continent that has the highest number of mountains and lowlands-The coastline of Africa does not have bays and inlets that cut into it-The continent of Africa can be considered a vast plateau made of ancient crystalline rocks-The African plateau is higher in the southeast and slopes gently towards the northeast-

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the physiography of Africa?

In comparison to other continents, considering its size, Africa is the continent that has the highest number of mountains and lowlands.

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The coastline of Africa does not have bays and inlets that cut into it.

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The continent of Africa can be considered a vast plateau made of ancient crystalline rocks.

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The African plateau is higher in the southeast and slopes gently towards the northeast.

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The correct options are
B The coastline of Africa does not have bays and inlets that cut into it.
C The continent of Africa can be considered a vast plateau made of ancient crystalline rocks.
D The African plateau is higher in the southeast and slopes gently towards the northeast.
The whole continent of Africa can be considered a vast plateau made of ancient crystalline rocks. It rises steeply from a narrow coastal fringe. The plateau is higher in the southeast and slopes towards the northeast. The coast line of Africa is almost straight and it includes a few large basins, estuaries and natural harbours. In comparison to other continents, considering its size, Africa has fewer mountains and lowlands.

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