Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Atlas Mountains – North-Western Africa
Explanation:
· The Atlas Mountains are a major mountain range located in the Maghreb region of North-Western Africa.
· They stretch across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
· The range separates the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert to the south.
· Mount Toubkal, located in central Morocco, is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, reaching an elevation of 4,167 meters (13,671 feet).
Information Booster:
· The Atlas Mountains are primarily inhabited by Berber populations.
· They are known for their diverse ecosystems, including temperate coniferous forests, Mediterranean forests, and scrublands.
· The mountains were formed due to the collision of the African continent with the Iberian Peninsula (part of Europe).
Additional Knowledge: (a) Abyssinian Plateau – Arabia
· The Abyssinian Plateau, also known as the Ethiopian Highlands, is located in East Africa, primarily in Ethiopia.
· It is not located in Arabia (the Arabian Peninsula, located in Southwest Asia).
· It is a large area of elevated land and is the source of the Blue Nile River.
(c) Guiana Highlands – South-Western Africa
· The Guiana Highlands are located in the northern part of South America.
· This region spans parts of Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, northern Brazil, and southeastern Colombia.
· They are known for their distinctive table-like mountains called tepuis and are the source of waterfalls like Angel Falls.
(d) Okavango Basin – Patagonia
· The Okavango Basin is located in Southern Africa.
· It is a large endorheic (inland drainage) basin, primarily covering parts of Botswana, Namibia, and Angola.
· It is famous for the Okavango Delta, a vast inland delta that forms a unique ecosystem.
· Patagonia is a distinct region located at the southern end of South America, shared by Argentina and Chile.