Africa Quote by Thomas Sowell
““much of tropical Africa consists of high plateaus-almost the entire continent is more than 1.000 feet above sea-level and half the continent is more than 2,500 feet above sea-level"-African rivers must plunge greater vertical distances to reach the sea, making them less navigable en route.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell, 2000
High plateaus in Africa raise river sources, making navigation harder due to steep descents.
In simple terms: High plateaus make rivers less navigable.
Key Takeaway
Consider terrain when planning transport routes.
Themes
geography
infrastructure
transportation
Mood
analytical
informative
Type
educational
technical
When to use this quote
- logistics planning
- infrastructure projects
- environmental assessment
Key Concepts
hydrology
economic development
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternative transport methods suit such terrain?
- How does elevation affect economic development?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all rivers are equally navigable regardless of terrain.
