What is the difference between mountain and a plateau?

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MOUNTAIN


PLATEAU




1. A steep hill with an elevation of more than six hundred meters is called mountains.


1. A plateau is an elevated flat land standing about the surrounding area.




2. It is considerably higher than the surrounding area.


2. A plateau may have one or more sides.




3. These are of three types: Fold Mountain, Block Mountain and Volcanic Mountain.


3. These are of two types old and new.

MOUNTAIN	PLATEAU
1. A steep hill with an elevation of more than six hundred meters is called mountains.	1. A plateau is an elevated flat land standing about the surrounding area.
2. It is considerably higher than the surrounding area.	2. A plateau may have one or more sides.
3. These are of three types: Fold Mountain, Block Mountain and Volcanic Mountain.	3. These are of two types old and new.

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