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Which statement best describes the difference between a plateau and a plain?(1 point)
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Plateaus are raised-elevation platforms of land. Plains are landforms that exist at low elevation—they are broad, flat areas with relatively smooth topography.
Plateaus are raised-elevation platforms of land. Plains are landforms that exist at low elevation—they are broad, flat areas with relatively smooth topography.
Plateaus are landforms that are at the edges of continents and submerged under water. Plains are raised-elevation platforms of land.
Plateaus are landforms that are at the edges of continents and submerged under water. Plains are raised-elevation platforms of land.
A plateau is a body of ice that moves downslope under the influence of gravity. A plain is the edge of a continent that is submerged under water.
A plateau is a body of ice that moves downslope under the influence of gravity. A plain is the edge of a continent that is submerged under water.
A plateau is a depressed area of land compared to its surroundings, carved by the force of gravity and erosion by water and/or ice. A plain is a narrow valley, noted for its depth.
Plateaus are raised-elevation platforms of land. Plains are landforms that exist at low elevation—they are broad, flat areas with relatively smooth topography.
The correct answer is:
Plateaus are raised-elevation platforms of land. Plains are landforms that exist at low elevation—they are broad, flat areas with relatively smooth topography.