What is the difference between block mountains and plateaus - Social Science - Physical Features of India

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What is the difference between block mountains and plateaus?

Akilandeswari · Accepted Answer

S No
Block Mountains
Plateaus

1
Block Mountains are created
when large areas are broken and displaced vertically The uplifted
blocks are termed as horsts
Plateaus are flat lands that
are raised from plains

2
They have peaks
They do not have peaks They
are even at the top

3
Climate is usually very
cold
Dry and moderate climate
exists here

4
They are not suitable for
farming as they are very steep and hence sparsely
populated
As they are flat lands, they
are highly suitable for agriculture and hence they are densely
populated

5
Vindhya and Satpura mountain
ranges are examples of block mountains
Deccan plateau is one of the
oldest plateaus in the world

S.No.	Block Mountains	Plateaus
1	Block Mountains are created when large areas are broken and displaced vertically. The uplifted blocks are termed as horsts.	Plateaus are flat lands that are raised from plains.
2	They have peaks.	They do not have peaks. They are even at the top.
3	Climate is usually very cold.	Dry and moderate climate exists here.
4	They are not suitable for farming as they are very steep and hence sparsely populated.	As they are flat lands, they are highly suitable for agriculture and hence they are densely populated.
5	Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges are examples of block mountains.	Deccan plateau is one of the oldest plateaus in the world.