Question
Download Solution PDFThe flat-topped table land standing above the surrounding area is called ______.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is "Plateau".
Key Points
- Plateau is an area having raised land that is flat on the top.
- These are formed when Magma located deep inside the earth pushes the surface but fails to break through the crust.
- There are two types of plateaus - Dissected plateau and Volcanic plateau.
- Some of the famous plateaus are - Deccan plateau, Chotanagpur plateau, Tibetan plateau, etc.
Additional Information
- Hill -
- Hill is a type of landform that is higher than the surrounding area.
- Hills are not as high as mountains.
- Mountain -
- It is an elevated part of the earth having steep sides.
- These are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism.
- The highest mountain on earth is Mount Everest.
- Valley -
- It is a land between a mountain and a hill.
- These typically contain a river or stream running through them.
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