plateaus
plateaus
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Plateaus generally have higher elevations compared to plains. Plateaus are elevated flatlands that rise above surrounding areas, while plains are vast, mostly level areas at a low elevation.
The Northern Plainsare higher in elevation.
The peninsular plateaus have a higher elevation compared to the northern plains. The peninsular plateaus, which include regions like the Deccan Plateau, generally rise significantly above sea level, while the northern plains are characterized by their low-lying, flat terrain formed by river deposits. As a result, the peninsular plateaus are more elevated than the northern plains.
No, plains and plateaus are not the two forms of lowlands. Lowlands typically refer to areas of lower elevation compared to surrounding areas, which can include various landforms such as plains, plateaus, valleys, and basins. Plains are flat or gently rolling lands, while plateaus are elevated flatlands with steep sides.
A plateau is higher than plains. Plateaus are elevated flatlands with steep sides and an extensive flat top, whereas plains are low-lying flat areas with gentle slopes. Plateaus are generally found at higher elevations than plains.
Yes, mountains are typically higher in elevation compared to plateaus. Plateaus are elevated flat areas of land that are higher than the surrounding terrain but generally not as high as mountains, which are characterized by steep slopes and peak formations.
Landforms with low relief and low elevation are typically referred to as plains. Plains are characterized by large, flat expanses of land with minimal variation in elevation, making them ideal for agricultural activities and human settlement. Examples of plains include coastal plains, alluvial plains, and grasslands.
A large elevated plain is called a plateau. There are many different plateaus found in different areas of the world.
Plateaus are flat because they are formed by the erosion of softer rock layers, leaving behind a flat surface at a higher elevation.
Like plateaus, plains are broad and flat. Unlike plateaus, plains are lower than their surroundings. That is how plains and plateaus are alike and different. By Kameelah Williams, age 10 resource Houghton Mifflin Science book page C7, School Samuel T. Busansky Elementry School.