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Answer the following questions in brief
What are plateaux? Why are they of great economic value?
Solution
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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