Geography
Name the physical divisions of Australia. Write three features of the eastern highlands.
Answer
The physical divisions of Australia are:
- The western plateau
- The eastern highlands
- The central lowlands
- The coastal plain
Three features of the eastern highlands are:
- They run almost parallel to the eastern and South-eastern coasts.
- The eastern highlands have steep slopes on the eastern side and gentle slopes on the western side.
- Most of the rivers in Australia originate from the eastern highlands.