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प्रश्न
Answer the following questions in brief
What are plateaux? Why are they of great economic value?
उत्तर
Plateaux (plural of the plateau) are the uplifted sections of the earth’s crust that are almost flat or level and usually descend steeply to the surrounding lowlands. A plateau is also sometimes referred to as plain-in-the air or tableland. The land of a plateau is very fertile while the latter is a storehouse of mineral wealth. They are rich in minerals like gold, iron, copper, manganese, etc.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer the following questions in brief
Mention the different types of plateaux.
Give a brief definition of a plateau.
Give one example of each: Volcanic plateau
Give one example of each: Piedmont plateau
Give one example of each: Volcanic plateau.
Plateaus surrounded by hills and mountains on all sides.
Plateaus formed by lava.
Plateaus surrounded by mountains on one side and plains on the other.
Describe the characteristics of four different types of plateaus.
Short Answer Type Question:
What are the features of plateaus?
