what is the difference between a mountain and a plateau
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Answer:
A mountain is any natural elevation of the earth surface. A plateau is an elevated flat land. It is considerably higher than the surrounding area. It is a flat-topped table land, standing above the surrounding area.
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Explanation:
plateaus are formed by upwelling of volcanic magma, lava extrusion, and erosion caused by glaciers and water.
The mountains are usually taller than plateaus although some plateaus are higher than mountains. Mountains have steep slopes and harsh climates because of which the human population is scarce.
Plateaus look like large tables because of flat (not entirely) terrains. Their elevation is usually less steep than that of a mountain. The summit of a plateau is leveled. Mountains are the elevation of steep slopes while plateaus are elevated plains. Plateaus are rich in minerals.
Mountains are the highest natural landscapes.Plateaus are short as well as high. Some of the plateaus are very tall.