Question

Answer the following questions in brief

What are plateaux? Why are they of great economic value?

Answer 1

Plateaux (plural of the plateau) are the uplifted sections of the earth’s crust that are almost flat or level and usually descend steeply to the surrounding lowlands. A plateau is also sometimes referred to as plain-in-the air or tableland. The land of a plateau is very fertile while the latter is a storehouse of mineral wealth. They are rich in minerals like gold, iron, copper, manganese, etc.