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

A
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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Solution

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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