Describe the effect of a rift valley on the following: (i) Transport (ii) Agriculture

      

Describe the effect of a rift valley on the following:

(i) Transport
(ii) Agriculture

  

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Maurice
(i) Transport
- Steep escarpment discourage the construction of transport lines
- The distribution of transport facilities is greater on the gentle slopes on the floor of the rift valley.
- Faults disrupt transport lines

(ii) Agriculture
- The rain shadow effect causes low rainfall discourage agriculture
- Some rift valley lakes provide water for irrigation
- Faulting causes thin soil on steep slopes thus discouraging agriculture
- There is an accumulation of deep fertile soil down the slope.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 9, 2019 at 14:02


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