INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

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 mountain is any natural elevation of the earth’s surface. There are three types of mountains – Fold Mountains, Block Mountains and Volcanic Mountains. A plateau is an elevated flat-topped tableland standing above the surrounding area. Plains are large stretches of flat land.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition: A mountain is a natural elevation of the earth’s surface rising generally to a considerable height, and often forming a distinct peak. A plateau, on the other hand, is a large, relatively flat area of land.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although plateaus stand at higher elevation than surrounding terrain, they differ from mountain ranges in that they are remarkably flat. Some plateaus, like the Altiplano in southern Peru and western Bolivia, are integral parts of mountain belts.

Detailed explanation-5: -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. Often one or more sides have deep hills or escarpments.