Q.5) Define the following terms
a) Abyssal Plans
b) Mountain Ranges and plateaus
Answers
An abyssal plain is an underwater plain on the deep ocean floor, usually found at depths between 3,000 metres and 6,000 metres. Lying generally between the foot of a continental rise and a mid-ocean ridge, abyssal plains cover more than 50% of the Earth's surface.
Answer:
a) Abyssal Plans:-
An abyssal plain is an underwater plain on the deep ocean floor, usually found at depths between 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) and 6,000 metres (20,000 ft). Lying generally between the foot of a continental rise and a mid-ocean ridge, abyssal plains cover more than 50% of the Earth's surface.
b) Mountain Ranges and plateaus
Mountain Ranges:-
A mountain range or hill range is a series of mountains or hills ranged in a line and connected by high ground.
Plateaus:-
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.
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