The answer is mountains.
high elevation
The elevation of a plateau is high.
The reason why climate vary in small differences is because elevation. For example, the areas of high elevation on the Mexican Plateau can have surprisingly cool temperatures.
the type of map that shows elevation is called an elevation map. elevation maps are used for showing how high the land is.
Weather Maps: An isobar that is a closed circle indicates an area of high ("H") or low ("L") pressure center. Geographic Maps: An elevation on the map you are looking at. Sometimes numbers accompany the ring, to tell the elevation. Some times there are no numbers.
Usually their elevation is low, but sometimes it can be high (for example the highest point in the US High Plains is 7800 ft.).
Usually their elevation is low, but sometimes it can be high (for example the highest point in the US High Plains is 7800 ft.).
I believe that the reason they are covered with snow is because of how high the elevation they have.
High elevation
high elevation
Mountains
Topography shows elevation and surface features. It has had an affect on human life because now, with topography, we know where elevation is and how high it is.
Topography shows elevation and surface features. It has had an affect on human life because now, with topography, we know where elevation is and how high it is.
high elevation
The elevation of a plateau is high.
The great plains are sometimes called the Interior plains or the high plains because of their location and elevation.
The plateau of Tibet is in Asia. It is sometimes referred to as the "Roof of the World" due to its high elevation.