Question

list four aspects contained in the criterion for Barberton makhonjwa mountains

Answer 1

Answer & Explanation:

1) Barberton makhonjwa mountains is a world heritage site declared by UNESCO of the United Nations.

2) SItuated in north-eastern South Africa

3) Comprises of Barberton Greenstone Belt, one of the world’s oldest geological structures.

4) The property of the rock and soil represents the best-preserved  volcanic and sedimentary rocks dating back 3.6 to 3.25 billion years. The rocks formed are a diverse repository of information on surface conditions, meteorite impacts, volcano action, continent-building processes and the environment of early life. It shows what all processes the rock went through to get to where it is today.

Answer 2

Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains :-

• The Makhonjwa Mountains, also known as the Barberton Mountain Land or Barberton Greenstone Belt.

• This is a range of small hills and mountains which covers an area of 120 by 60 km.

• The official name of this mountain range is "Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains".

• These mountains are recognised as World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

• These mountains are situated in North-Eastern South Africa.

Four Aspects :-

• This site is well-known for having some of the oldest exposed rocks, which are estimated to be between 3.2 and 3.6 billion years old.

• Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains are one of the world's oldest geological structures.

• This site comprises 40% of the Barberton Greenstone Belt. This site also contains oldest signs of life which is estimated to be 3.1 billion years old.

• This site contains the most important natural habitats for conservation of biological diversity.