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