Question

Why is the plateau of tibet called the roof of the world?

Answer 1

Explanation:

's called the "Roof of the World" with good reason — the Tibetan Plateau stands over 3 miles above sea level and is surrounded by imposing mountain ranges that harbor the world's two highest summits, Mount Everest and K2.

Answer 2

Plateau Of Tibet

• Plateau of Tibet is called the roof of the world because it has the great height from the mean sea level. The average height of Tibetan plateau is 5000m above sea level.
• The plateau is so thick that it adds extra layer on crust which causes its weight and pressure more on the mantle that give rise the height of Tibet due to molten rocks that continuously shifting.
• Tibetan plateau is arid type climate with dry salty lakes.
• Trans-Himalayas mountains in south tibet run parallel through Himalayas.
• Tibet has the world's one of the most expensive and dangerous dogs known as Tibetan mastiff.
• The capital of Tibet is Lhasa.
• Tibet has the one of the highest trekking bike routes.