What is the difference between a mountain and a plateau?
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Mountain
1. A mountain is any natural elevation of the earth surface
2. Mountains have rich forests reserves.
3. Himalayas, Alps and Aravallis are some of the mountains in the world.
4. The Himalayas is the highest mountain range in the world that includes the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest.
5.The climate gets colder as one goes up. The base of a mountain is warmer than its summit.
6.Due to the harsh climate, fewer people reside in the mountains.
7.Mountains are relatively difficult to climb. They have been the place of exotic scenery and provide various forms of challenges to adventure seekers.
Plateau
1. A plateau is an elevated flat land.
2. Plateaus are rich in mineral deposits.
3. Deccan plateau, Tibet plateau, and African plateau are the major plateaus in the world.
4.Tibet plateau is the highest plateau in the world. Its height ranges from 4,000-6,000 meters.
5.The climate is comparatively dry and moderate in the plateaus.
6.Many cities have settled on the plateaus. Irrigation is also easier.
7.Plateaus are known for their scenic beauty. Tourists flock to the top of plateaus all around the world.
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Mountain
1. A mountain is any natural elevation of the earth surface
2. Mountains have rich forests reserves.
3. Himalayas, Alps and Aravallis are some of the mountains in the world.
4. The Himalayas is the highest mountain range in the world that includes the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest.
5.The climate gets colder as one goes up. The base of a mountain is warmer than its summit.
6.Due to the harsh climate, fewer people reside in the mountains.
7.Mountains are relatively difficult to climb. They have been the place of exotic scenery and provide various forms of challenges to adventure seekers.
Plateau
1. A plateau is an elevated flat land.
2. Plateaus are rich in mineral deposits.
3. Deccan plateau, Tibet plateau, and African plateau are the major plateaus in the world.
4.Tibet plateau is the highest plateau in the world. Its height ranges from 4,000-6,000 meters.
5.The climate is comparatively dry and moderate in the plateaus.
6.Many cities have settled on the plateaus. Irrigation is also easier.
7.Plateaus are known for their scenic beauty. Tourists flock to the top of plateaus all around the world.
