it is a eroded plateau
a plateau probably formed when the surrounding land was eroded
South Dakota
North Dakota has the Missouri Escarpment which is a slope that the glaciers pushed up and over. The Red River has a very flat river bed from glaciation. There is the Missouri Plateau with holling hills. It has the Turtle Mountains and the Little Missouri Badlands which is very hilly and eroded landscape.
An old eroded mountain is often called a "mountain range" or a "plateau." Over time, weathering and erosion can wear down the peaks and create a flatter, more level surface.
No, the state of Oregon is not a plateau, but there are areas of the state that called a high plain or tableland. This would be the area east of the Cascade mountains, called central Oregon. The definition of Plateau is as follows: In geology and earth science, a plateau also called a high plain or tableland, is an area of highland, usually consisting of relatively flat terrain. A highly eroded plateau is called a dissected plateau. A volcanic plateau is a plateau produced by volcanic activity.
North Dakota's landscape features vast stretches of flat plains, punctuated by rolling hills and river valleys. The western part of the state is more rugged and characterized by the Badlands, with dramatic rock formations and canyons. Overall, North Dakota's terrain is mainly agricultural, with large expanses of farmland and prairies.
1st of course would be the Colorado plateau. Where would the river flow if it came first before the plateau? 2nd would be the Colorado river. As time went by, the Colorado river continually eroded the plateau until it had carved out a deep canyon from the plateau. This would then be the start of the Grand Canyon.
The Appalachian Highlands are old, eroded mountains (the oldest in North America) ranging from eastern Canada to western Alabama
A plateau is a flat or gently sloping elevated area of land with a relatively large, level surface. Plateaus are usually higher than the surrounding areas and can be formed through tectonic forces, erosion, or volcanic activity. They are often found between mountains or hills and can be rich in natural resources.
The Catskill Mountains are considered a dissected plateau because they have been eroded over time to form a relatively flat top with steep-sided valleys. While they may not have the towering peak typical of other mountain ranges, their geological formation classifies them as a plateau due to their overall elevated nature.
The Badlands is an area in southwestern South Dakota, with sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires made of rock.