Question

Differentiate between mountains, plateaus and Plains in detail and draw their diagram also.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Mountain Plateau

• Mountain is an elevated landform. Plateau is an elevated flat land that is different from the surrounding plains.
• Mountain generally has a cone-shaped structure. Plateau looks like a large table.
• Mountains have steep slopes with a pointy summit. Plateaus have inclined slopes. The top of a plateau is a flat expanse of land.
• Mountains are the highest natural landscapes. Plateaus are short as well as high. Some of the plateaus are very tall.
• Barberton Greenstone Belt situated in South Africa is the oldest mountain range in the world. Deccan plateau in India is considered to be the oldest plateau in the world.
• The Himalayas is the highest mountain range in the world that includes the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. Tibet plateau is the highest plateau in the world. Its height ranges from 4,000-6,000 meters.
• The climate gets colder as one goes up. The base of a mountain is warmer than its summit. The climate is comparatively dry and moderate in the plateaus.
• The mountains are a natural reservoir of water, holding millions of tonnes of clean water in the form of ice and snow. Plateaus are rich in mineral deposits.
• Due to the harsh climate, fewer people reside in the mountains. Many cities have settled on the plateaus. Irrigation is also easier.
• Mountains are relatively difficult to climb. They have been the place of exotic scenery and provide various forms of challenges to adventure seekers. Plateaus are known for their scenic beauty. Tourists flock to the top of plateaus all around the world.

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