Difference between Mountain and Plateau

Nov 30 -0001

Distinguish, differentiate, compare and explain what is the Difference between Mountain and Plateau. Comparison and Differences.

S.No.	Mountain	Plateau
1	Mountains are large natural elevations with steep slopes. It is an highland area.	Plateaus are elevated flatlands with steep sides. It is elevated area.
2	Mountains cover 25% of the land surface.	Plateaus cover 45% of the land surface.
3	The climate in the mountains is very cold.	The climate in the plateau region is dry and moderate in nature.
4	Mountainous areas are not suitable for farming.	Comparatively, plateaus are suitable for farming.
5	Mountains are comparatively less rich in minerals.	Plateaus are rich in rich in minerals.
6	Mountainous rivers are perennial.	Rivers of plateau regions are seasonal.
7	Valleys in this region are narrow and deep.	Valleys in this region are broad and shallow.
8	It has folds and a small summit.	It is flat-topped table land with abroad summit.
9	The Mount Everest is the highest mountain of the world.	Tibet has the highest and the largest plateus of the world.