A plateau is a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. Plateaus occur on every continent and take up a third of the Earths land. They are one of the four major landforms, along with mountains, plains, and hills.
- What is a large mostly flat area of land called?
- What is the most common type of landform at a high elevation?
- Is a large area of high flat land?
- What landforms are generally at a high elevation?
What is a large mostly flat area of land called?
A plain is a broad area of relatively flat land. Plains are one of the major landforms, or types of land, on Earth. ... Plains exist on every continent.
What is the most common type of landform at a high elevation?
Plains are a Dominant Landform
Inland plains occur as lowlands at the bottom of valleys but also on plateaus at high elevations.
Is a large area of high flat land?
A high flat land is called a plateau.
What landforms are generally at a high elevation?
Mountains are major landforms with higher elevation than the land around them. They have steep slopes and a summit, which is the highest point of elevation. Mountains are formed when tectonic plates collide and push land upwards over millions of years, and shaped by wind and water erosion.