Question

What are intermontane plains? Name any three.

Answer 1

A plateau that is enclosed or surrounded by mountain ranges is known as an intermontane plateau.

1. The Plateau of Tibet - The Plateau of Tibet is surrounded by the Kunlun Mountains in the north and the Himalayas in the south.
2. The Plateau of Mongolia - It is enclosed between a number of mountains like the Sayan Mountains, Hentiyn Mountains, and the Nan mountains.
3. Altiplano Plateau or Bolivian Plateau - It is an intermontane plateau which is located between two ranges of Andes Mountain. It is a major area of Tin reserves