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Mountains and Plateaus are formed when tectonic plates collide with one another. The Himalayas were formed and are still growing as the two tectonic plates they sit on are still pushing on one another.
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∙ 9y agoPlateaus are large flat elevated surfaces. These can be formed many different ways; such as lava or the tectonic plates pushing together.
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Can volcanoes form craters calderas and lava plateaus?
yes they can also form rainbows
What are the three types of land form?
the three types of land forms are the mountains, plains, and plateaus
What are a chain of high plateaus called?
Plateaus Plate.
What is a broad flat topped land form with steep sides they are similar to plateaus but smaller and are bigger than a butte?
A mesa.
Are mountains higher than plateaus?
Yes mountains are higher than plateaus
Lava plateaus forms when?
Lava plateaus form when fluid basaltic lava flows out of fissures.
What is the plural form for plateau?
plateaus or plateaux
Do basalt plateaus form from explosive or quiet eruptions?
Quiet eruptions are a characteristic of basalt lava flows and plateaus.
Which land form is much of eastern Europe?
Plateaus.
What is the highest land form in Texas?
High Plains and Plateaus
Can volcanoes form craters calderas and lava plateaus?
yes they can also form rainbows
Why are plateaus important?
Plateaus are important as it brings a level of economic value to the country. plateaus are a good source of minerals and are useful for agriculture.impoatnace of plateau(1) Plateaus and Minerals - The plateaus are famous for minerals. The plateau of France, the Deccan plateau of India, Western Australian plateau and Brazilian plateau are very good sources of minerals. I(2) Plateaus and Agriculture - Plateaus are not very useful from the point of view of agriculture. The hard rocks on plateaus cannot form fertile soil but agricultural activities are promoted where lava soils have developed. Lava soil in developed form is found on the terraced slopes of Indonesia. This soil promotes agriculture. It is difficult to dig wells and canals in plateaus. This hampers irrigation.(4) Plateaus and Vegetation - Grass grows on plateaus. Animals are reared on it. The plateaus of Australia, Patagonia and South Africa are well known for the rearing of goats and hippos.
What has a higher elevation plains or plateaus?
plateaus by twana
How are plateus formed?
Plateaus are formed through processes such as constant uplift of landmasses or volcanic activity. Over time, the land is eroded by forces like wind and water, resulting in a flat surface at a high elevation. The geologic forces shaping the earth's crust contribute to the gradual formation of plateaus.
How do plateau form?
Some Plateaus form when forces in Earth's crust push up a large, flat block of rock.
Is a plateaus pointy?
a plateaus is not pointy
What are the three types of land form?
the three types of land forms are the mountains, plains, and plateaus
