What is difference between a mountain and a plateau?
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Answer:
A mountain may have a small summit and a board base. But a plateau is flat-topped table standing above the surrounding area.
Example of mountain - The Himalayan mountains.
Example of plateau - The Deccan plateau
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• A plateau is an elevated plain, while mountain is an elevation with steep slopes
• A plateau is generally lower in height than mountain, though there are plateaus higher than some mountains
• Mountains are sparsely populated as they are not suitable for farming, and the climate is also harsh.
• On the other hand, plateaus are places with rich reserves of minerals
• Plateaus also have waterfalls making them scenic spots frequented by visitors
• A mountain goes up and comes down steeply, whereas a plateau goes up, remains flat for a while before sloping gently again.
• Plateaus have relatively flat terrain making it look like a table
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