Mountains and Plateaus
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Mountains and Plateaus starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the economic importance of plateaus.
Describe the process of denudation and its effect on mountains and plateaus.
Describe the process of formation of fold mountains.
Explain how block mountains are formed.
Explain the difference between a plateau and a mountain.
Explain the role of mountains in influencing the climate of a region.
Explain why the Himalayas are still rising.
Name the highest plateau in the world.
Which of the following is a block mountain? (1) Vosges (2) Himalayas (3) Western Ghats (4) Andes
Which of the following is a characteristic of young fold mountains? (1) Rounded peaks (2) High elevation (3) Extensive erosion (4) Low height
Which of the following is a feature commonly found on plateaus? (1) Valleys (2) Lava flows (3) Glaciers (4) Deltas
Which of the following is a volcanic plateau? (1) Deccan Plateau (2) Malwa Plateau (3) Chotanagpur Plateau (4) Shillong Plateau
Fill in the blank: The ______ mountains are formed due to volcanic eruptions.
Fill in the blank: The ______ Plateau is located between the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges.
Fill in the blank: The ______ Plateau is rich in minerals and is located in eastern India.
Fill in the blank: The ______ Range is the southernmost mountain range in India.
Block mountains are formed due to the movement of large blocks of the earth’s crust along faults. True or False?
Plateaus are also known as tablelands. Yes or No?
The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest fold mountains in India. True or False?
The Eastern Ghats are continuous and higher than the Western Ghats. True or False?
