GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A(n) ____ is a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level
A
island
B
plateau
C
glacier
D
mountain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the Oxford English Dictionary a mountain is defined as “a natural elevation of the earth surface rising more or less abruptly from the surrounding level and attaining an altitude which, relatively to the adjacent elevation, is impressive or notable."

Detailed explanation-2: -A mountain is a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface that rises sharply from the surrounding land. Mountains are typically higher and steeper than hills, and they are often formed through the movement of tectonic plates or the eruption of volcanoes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mountain – Natural elevation of the earth’s surface with steep sides and a greater height than a hill. Volcano – An opening in the earth’s usually raised, through which gasses and lava escape from the earth’s interior.

Detailed explanation-4: -plateaus or plateaux), also called a high plain or a tableland, is an area of a highland consisting of flat terrain that is raised sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side.

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