Question

Which four criterion contained in barberton makhonjwa mountain

Answer 1

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