Major landforms of the earth

Different types of Plateaus

1. Major Landforms of the Earth By Prajwal

2. What is a Plateau ? A plateau is an elevated flat land. It is a flat-topped tableland standing above the surrounding area. Plateaus is defined as an area of high elevation with about 500 feet above sea level. These uplands have steep slope on one side or the other. 2 Major Landforms of the Earth

3. Types o f Plateaus :- INTERMONTANE PLATEAU VOLCANIC PLATEAU DISSECTED PLATEAU PIEDMONT PLATEAU 3 Major Landforms of the Earth

4. INTERMONTANE PLATEAUS:- The plateau surrounded by hills and mountains on all sides are called Intermontane plateau. Example – Tibetan plateau , Mexican Plateau, Peruvian plateau. 4 Major Landforms of the Earth

5. VOLCANIC PLATEAU The flow of lava on the surface of the earth has resulted numerous volcanic plateaus. Example – Deccan plateau of I ndia, South Africa plateau, Colombian plateau etc. 5 Major Landforms of the Earth

6. DISSECTED PLATEAU :- A dissected plateau is a plateau that has been intensively eroded by rivers, glacier, wind etc. Example – Colorado plateau, Deccan plateau of I ndia etc. 6 Major Landforms of the Earth

7. PIEDMONT PLATEAU :- Plateaus surrounded by mountains ranges on one side and plains on the other side are called Piedmont plateaus. Example – the Patagonian plateau of South America, The Appalachian Plateau etc. 7 Major Landforms of the Earth

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