what is the meaning of plateau
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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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Meaning of Plateau.
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- Plateau can be defined as a piece of the flat area which is located at a higher elevation than the normal plains.
- For any area to be known as Plateau, there has to be an elevation on at least one side of the elevated land.
- In the terms of geology, a plateau is also known as tableland or a high plain.
- The Deccan plateau is the largest plateau in India covering around 5 lakh square km. It is triangular.
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