Question

What is a plateau and a peninsula?

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Give definition of a plateau with an example (1.5 marks)
• Give definition of a peninsula with an example. (1.5 marks)

Solution:
A plateau is an area of flat upland usually bounded by steep slopes on all sides.
Example: Chhota Nagpur plateau.

A peninsula is land which is surrounded by water bodies on all three sides.
Example: the Indian peninsula.