The flat-topped table land standing above the surrounding area is called ______.

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  1. Hill
  2. Plateau
  3. Mountain
  4. Valley

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Option 2 : Plateau
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The correct answer is "Plateau".

Key Points

  • Plateau is an area having raised land that is flat on the top.
  • These are formed when Magma located deep inside the earth pushes the surface but fails to break through the crust.
  • There are two types of plateaus - Dissected plateau and Volcanic plateau.
  • Some of the famous plateaus are - Deccan plateau, Chotanagpur plateau, Tibetan plateau, etc.

Additional Information

  • Hill -
    • Hill is a type of landform that is higher than the surrounding area.
    • Hills are not as high as mountains.
  • ​​​Mountain -
    • It is an elevated part of the earth having steep sides.
    • These are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism.
    • The highest mountain on earth is Mount Everest.
  • ​Valley -
    • It is a land between a mountain and a hill.
    • These typically contain a river or stream running through them. 
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