Plateau Geography Quiz
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What is another name for a plateau?

Tableland

What are the steep sides of a plateau called?

Cliffs

A plateau has fertile soil.

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Plateau (Tableland)

An elevated flat land, often with steep sides called cliffs.

Canyon

A very large valley with steep sides, usually carved by a river over millions of years.

Island

A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.

Peninsula

Land that extends into water but is connected to a larger landmass on one side.

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Cape

A piece of land that extends into a body of water, jutting out from the shoreline.

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Isthmus

A narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses, surrounded by water on both sides.

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Landforms

The natural features that define the different shapes on the Earth's surface.

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Mountain

The highest landform, usually cone-shaped, rising from surrounding land, with steep sides and a pointed top called a peak.

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Hill

A type of highland that is higher than its surroundings, but not as tall as a mountain.

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Plain

A low, flat land area.

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Bay

A wide, semicircular indentation in the shoreline, located between two capes, with a large opening toward a larger body of water.

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Gulf

Similar to a bay but larger in size, with a smaller opening.

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Mountain Range

A group of several mountains next to each other.

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Valley

A low area between hills or mountains.

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Erosion

The wearing away of the Earth's surface by water, wind, or other natural forces.

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Strait

A narrow passage between two landmasses, often featuring a waterway.

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Archipelago

A large group of closely located islands.

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Magma

Molten material beneath the Earth's surface.

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Peak

The pointed top of a mountain.

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Cliff

A high, steep side of a rock or cliff.

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Study Notes

Plateau

  • A plateau is elevated flat land, sometimes called a tableland
  • It has steep sides called cliffs
  • Some plateaus are located between mountains, for example, the Plateau of Tibet in Western China, or the plateau of the Beqaa valley in Lebanon
  • Plateaus in most areas have fertile soil and are convenient for growing crops

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Test your knowledge about plateaus, including their characteristics, locations, and agricultural significance. Learn about famous plateaus like those in Tibet and Lebanon, and explore their geographical features in this engaging quiz!

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