Types of Plateaux

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What are plateaux?

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Elevated uplands with extensive level surfaces that descend steeply to the surrounding lowlands, also called table lands.

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What are the major types of plateaux?

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1. Tectonic plateaux 2. Intermontane plateaux 3. Volcanic or lava plateaux 4. Dissected plateaux

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How are tectonic plateaux formed?

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They are formed by earth’s movement which causes uplifts and are normally of considerable size and uniform altitude.

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Give an example of a tectonic plateau.

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Deccan Plateau in India.

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What is a characteristic of some tectonic plateaux?

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Some are tilted (e.g., Mesata of Central Iberia) while others are faulted (e.g., Harz of Germany).

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What are intermontane plateaux?

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Plateaux enclosed by fold mountains.

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Give an example of an intermontane plateau.

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Tibetan plateau enclosed between the Himalayas and Kunlun.

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What causes volcanic or lava plateaux?

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The spread of molten lava over an extensive area in successive sheets of basaltic lava.

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Give an example of a volcanic plateau.

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Antrim plateau in Northern Ireland.

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What is the most remarkable lava plateau?

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Columbia Snake plateau.