Geography • World GeographyHard
The 'Nullarbor Plain', a vast, flat, arid karst landscape devoid of surface trees, is located in which country?
A. South Africa
B. Australia✓ Correct Answer
C. United States
D. Kazakhstan
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Nullarbor Plain forms part of the flat, semi-arid area of southern Australia, situated between the Great Australian Bight and the southwestern interior. The name is derived from Latin roots meaning no trees, reflecting the complete absence of tall vegetation across its limestone bedrock. The Trans-Australian Railway crosses the plain via the world's longest straight stretch of railway track. South Africa contains expansive plateau regions like the Highveld rather than this specific karst limestone plain.
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