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   In geology and physical geography, a plateau ( / pləˈtoʊ, plæˈtoʊ, ˈplætoʊ /; French: [plato]; pl.: plateaus or plateaux ), [1] [2] also called a high plain or a tableland, is an area of a highland consisting of flat terrain that is raised sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. [3] .

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Plateau, extensive area of flat upland usually bounded by an escarpment on all sides but sometimes enclosed by mountains. The essential criteria for plateaus are low relative relief and some altitude. They are remarkably flat and can extend hundreds or even thousands of kilometres.

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   Oct 19, 2023 · A plateau is a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. Plateaus occur on every continent and take up a third of the Earth's land. They are one of the four major landforms, along with mountains, plains, and hills.

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   What is a plateau in geography?

   • A plateau is an area of raised land that is flat on top. The biggest and tallest plateau in the world is the Tibetan Plateau. A plateau with a lot of erosion is called a disconnected plateau. A plateau that is also a volcano is called a volcanic plateau. Some plateaus are under the ocean, like the Seychelles plateau or the Ontong Java Plateau.

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   What are the characteristics of a plateau?

   • Plateau, extensive area of flat upland usually bounded by an escarpment on all sides but sometimes enclosed by mountains. The essential criteria for plateaus are low relative relief and some altitude. They are remarkably flat and can extend hundreds or even thousands of kilometres.

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   What is a plateau with a lot of erosion called?

   • A plateau with a lot of erosion is called a disconnected plateau. A plateau that is also a volcano is called a volcanic plateau. Some plateaus are under the ocean, like the Seychelles plateau or the Ontong Java Plateau. Plateaus are often by themselves with no other plateaus around, sometimes standing on top of mountains.

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   What is the largest plateau in the world?

   • Iron ore and coal often are found in plateau outliers. The largest plateau in the world is the Tibetan Plateau, located in central Asia. It stretches through the countries of Tibet, China, and India and occupies an area of 2.5 million square kilometers (1.5 million square miles), which is four times the size of the U.S. state of Texas.

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