Plateaux/Low Land - SS1 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary characteristic of a plateau?
High elevation
Flat or gently sloping terrain
Rugged mountains
Deep valleys
Which type of plateau is formed through the accumulation of volcanic lava and ash?
Dissected Plateau
Tectonic Plateau
Volcanic Plateau
Lava Plateau
The Deccan Plateau in India is an example of which type of plateau?
Tectonic Plateau
Dissected Plateau
Volcanic Plateau
Lava Plateau
What is the "Roof of the World" referring to?
The Appalachian Plateau
The Snake River Plain
The Tibetan Plateau
The Columbia Plateau
Which celestial body features intercrater plateaus?
Earth
Moon
Mars
Venus
What is the primary characteristic of lowlands?
High elevation
Lower elevation
Desert landscapes
Which type of lowland is often formed by sediment deposition and is ideal for agriculture?
Valleys
Crustal Lowlands
Plains
Uplands
What is a primary disadvantage of lowlands?
Limited space for settlements
Inaccessibility
Vulnerability to flooding
Lack of fertile soil
Which lowland type is prone to environmental vulnerability and habitat destruction due to urbanization?
Valleys
Crustal Lowlands
Plains
Uplands
Which lowland type can be characterized by two higher elevations on either side?
Valleys
Crustal Lowlands
Plains
Desert Lowlands