A study of elevated flat landforms. It classifies plateaus by genetic origin (intermontane, volcanic, piedmont) and highlights their immense geo-economic value as storehouses of mineral resources.
The area is known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to -
Correct Answer:
(B) Middle East
Golan Heights is located in the Middle East. It is a rock plateau in south-west Syria. Israel occupied Golan Height from Syria in the war of 1967.
Ques: 2
The average elevation of Tibetan Plateau above sea level is –
Correct Answer:
(D)
5 Km
Tibetan Plateau or Chang Tang is also known as Qinghai- Tibetan Plateau. Its total area is about 2.5 million square kilometres and an average elevation is more than 4500 meters. Thus, the closest answer is option (d).
Ques: 3
The area which is the ‘storehouse of minerals’ in South America is:
Correct Answer:
(C) Patagonia Plateau
Patagonia Plateau is called as the storehouse of minerals, in South America.
Ques: 4
A city situated on a Plateau is –
Correct Answer:
(B) Madrid
Madrid, the capital of European country Spain is situated on Meseta Plateau in the Iberian Peninsula. The elevation of this plateau is between 610-760 meter. Elevation of other cities given in the options is as follows :
Bucharest(At the Bank of Dambovita River) – 55.8 metre (above sea level)
Jamnagar (Gujarat) – 20 meter (above sea level)
Singapore ( South East Asia) – 15 meter (above sea level)
Ques: 5
Which is known as 'Roof of the World'?
Correct Answer:
(C) Pamir
The Pamir Plateau or the “Pamir’’ is called the roof of the world because of its high altitude. The southern border of Central Asia is determined by Pamir Plateau. It is a convergence of many mountains.
Ques: 6
Which one amongst the following is the largest plateau?
Correct Answer:
(C) Colorado
Coconino - 5812 sq. mile
Aquarius - 900 sq. mile
Colorada - 130000 sq. mile
Columbia - 100000 sq. mile
So, among the given options Colorado is the largest plateau whereas the largest plateau of the world is Tibetan Plateau.
Ques: 7
Telegraphic Plateau is a part of :
Correct Answer:
(A) North Atlantic Ridge
Telegraphic Plateau is a part of North Atlantic Ridge. It is between south of Greenland and Iceland.