GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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-An area containing geographically related mountains
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an area of high, flat terrain
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-Citizens vote on people to represent them in government
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-The Himalayas (pictured) are the world’s tallest mountain range
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Detailed explanation-1: -A plateau is a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. Plateaus occur on every continent and take up a third of the Earths land. They are one of the four major landforms, along with mountains, plains, and hills.
Detailed explanation-2: -A high flat area of land is called a plateau. A plateau can also be called tableland. Plateaus can be created by multiple geological processes, such as lava extrusion or erosion.
Detailed explanation-3: -Intermontane plateaus are some of the highest and most extensive plateaus in the world, enclosed by fold mountains. Examples are the Tibetan Plateau between the Himalayas and Kunlun Mountains, Altiplano plateau between two ranges of Andes.