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Short Answer Type Question:

What are the features of plateaus?

Answer 1

1. Plateaus are elevated flatlands. It is a flat-topped table land standing above the surrounding area.
2. Plateaus have one or more sides with steep slopes.
3. Their height often varies from a few hundred metres to several thousand metres.
4. Plateaus may be young or old. The Deccan plateau in India is one of the oldest plateaus.
5. The Tibet plateau is the highest plateau in the world.
6. Plateaus are a storehouse of minerals like gold, diamond, iron, coal, etc.