Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
- AAbyssinian Plateau : Arabia
- BAtlas Mountains : North-Western AfricaCorrect
- CGuiana Highlands : South-Western Africa
- DOkavango Basin : Patagonia
Explanation
The correct answer is B) Atlas Mountains : North-Western Africa. The Atlas Mountains are a major mountain range in North-Western Africa, extending through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Let's analyze why the other options are incorrect:
A) Abyssinian Plateau : Arabia - The Abyssinian Plateau (also known as the Ethiopian Highlands) is located in Ethiopia, which is in East Africa, not Arabia.
C) Guiana Highlands : South-Western Africa - The Guiana Highlands are located in South America, spanning across Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and parts of Brazil.
D) Okavango Basin : Patagonia - The Okavango Basin is located in Southern Africa, primarily in Botswana. Patagonia is a region in South America, shared by Argentina and Chile.
Therefore, only option B correctly matches a geographical feature with its location.
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