Plain is an extensive fertile tract of flat land, a gently and undulating terrain without prominent hills or depressions, usually formed by deposition of eroded material brought by rivers, glaciers and wind.
| S. No. | Plains | Plateaus |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | They are low lying area. | They are relatively high areas. |
| 2. | They are fertile. | They are relatively less fertile. |
| 3. | They have gradual slope. | They have steep and abrupt slope. |
| 4. | They have less mineral deposits. | They are rich in mineral deposits. |
| 5. | Example, Gangetic Plains of Northern India | Example, Deccan Plateau of India |