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