Geography
(i) Differentiate between intermontane plateau and volcanic plateau.
(ii) Give an example of residual mountain and an example of depositional plain
Earth's Landforms
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(i) Difference between intermontane plateau and volcanic plateau:
| Intermontane plateau | Volcanic plateau |
|---|---|
| These are surrounded by hills and mountains on all the sides. They are formed along with fold mountains. | They are formed by numerous volcanic eruptions that slowly build up over time. |
| For example - the Tibetan plateau | For example - the Peninsular plateau of India |
(ii) Sierra in Spain is an example of residual mountain and Northern plains of India is an example of depositional plain.
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