Which Swaziland upland area has about 787 mm of rainfall and steep slopes?

• A. Highveld
• B. Lubombo Uplands
• C. Middle veld
• D. Low veld

Answer: (B)

The main idea is how landforms and rainfall amount define where farming can occur and what the landscape looks like. The Lubombo Uplands in Swaziland sit on the eastern edge of the country, where moist air from the Indian Ocean is forced up over the mountains. This orographic lifting drops a fair amount of rain on the slopes, giving an annual total around 787 mm. The terrain remains steep, which is a hallmark of upland areas. That combination—moderate-to-high rainfall and steep relief—fits the Lubombo Uplands, distinguishing it from flat, hotter Lowveld lands with less rain or from other regions with gentler slopes. So, the area described by these conditions is the Lubombo Uplands.