no they are not the same thing
A high plateau encircled by mountains is called a basin or a highland plateau.
No, plateaus and mountains are not the same thing. A plateau is a flat elevated landform, while a mountain is a elevated landform with a peak or summit. Plateaus are generally larger and flatter compared to mountains.
alps plateau
The Cumberland Plateau.
The plateau located east of the Zagros Mountains is the Iranian Plateau. This vast plateau covers a large portion of Iran and is characterized by its high elevation and arid climate. The plateau is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including the Zagros Mountains to the west.
The high plateau between the coastal mountains and the Rockies is called the Intermountain Plateau.
The Ozarks Plateau
cumberland plateau
the polar plateau is east of the transantarctic mountains
The Tibetan Plateau is located north of the Himalayan mountains. It is sometimes referred to as the "Roof of the World" and is the highest and largest plateau in the world.
The Tibetan Plateau is the large plateau located north of the Himalaya mountains. It is sometimes referred to as the "Roof of the World" due to its high elevation.
The Zagros Mountains.