ICSE Class 9 Geography Question 9 of 36

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Question 4(b)

(i) Differentiate between intermontane plateau and volcanic plateau.

(ii) Give an example of residual mountain and an example of depositional plain

Answer

(i) Difference between intermontane plateau and volcanic plateau:

Intermontane plateauVolcanic plateau
These are surrounded by hills and mountains on all the sides. They are formed along with fold mountains.They are formed by numerous volcanic eruptions that slowly build up over time.
For example - the Tibetan plateauFor example - the Peninsular plateau of India

(ii) Sierra in Spain is an example of residual mountain and Northern plains of India is an example of depositional plain.