Question

Explain about plateaus​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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.

Answer 2

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A plateau is a raised land with a flat top standing high above the surrounding area.

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✺ When a plateau is covered  by mountains on all sides, it is called an Intermontane plateau. The Tibetan plateau, the Bolivian plateau are examples of the Intermontane plateau.

✺ When a plateau has a mountain on one side it is called Piedmont plateau. The best examples of Piedmont plateaus are the Malwa plateau in India, the Patagonian plateau in Argentina etc.

✺ When a plateau is surrounded by oceans or plains it is called Continental plateau. These plateaus are very huge. The plateaus of western Australia and Africa are examples of Continental plateaus.

✺ When a plateau is formed as aresult of a volcanic eruption, it is called a Volcanic plateau. Northern Island Plateau in New Zealand