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Landforms of the Earth — Question 5

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Question 2(a)

Describe the characteristics of two different types of plateaus.

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The characteristics of Intermontane plateau are-

  1. These plateaus are surrounded by hills and mountains on all sides.
  2. They are formed along with fold mountains.
    For example- the Tibetan plateau.

The characteristics of Volcanic plateaus are-

  1. They are formed by numerous volcanic eruptions that slowly build up over time, forming a plateau.
    For example- the Peninsular Plateau of India.