Write a note on plateaus

1.	Write a note on plateaus
Answer» 1. Plateaus are the elevated portions of the Earth that have flat surfaces bounded by steep slopes. 2. The elevation of plateaus may be a few hundred metre or several thousand metre. 3. Tibetan Plateau is the highest plateau in the world. 4. Generally plateaus are rich in minerals. 5. Chotanagpur Plateau is one of the mineral rich plateaus in India. 6. Deccan Plateau in peninsular India is of volcanic origin.

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1. Plateaus are the elevated portions of the Earth that have flat surfaces bounded by steep slopes.

2. The elevation of plateaus may be a few hundred metre or several thousand metre.

3. Tibetan Plateau is the highest plateau in the world.

4. Generally plateaus are rich in minerals.

5. Chotanagpur Plateau is one of the mineral rich plateaus in India.

6. Deccan Plateau in peninsular India is of volcanic origin.

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