GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land.
A
Plain
B
Plateau
C
Fjord
D
Estuary
Explanation: 

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: -The correct answer is “Plateau". Plateau is an area having raised land that is flat on the top. These are formed when Magma located deep inside the earth pushes the surface but fails to break through the crust. There are two types of plateaus-Dissected plateau and Volcanic plateau.

Detailed explanation-4: -A Plain is a low-lying, level terrain. A plateau is a flat area significantly elevated above the terrain around it. They make up one of the planet’s major landforms and more than one-third of its surface. High plains, tablelands, or mountains with a flat top are also referred to as plateaus.

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