What is a plateau?
A plateau is an elevated landform with a broad relatively level or gently rolling surface.
Formation, concepts and processes
Tectonic uplift, widespread lava flows or uplift of older eroded surfaces can form plateaus. Rivers may cut deep valleys into them. Level-looking does not mean a plateau has the same elevation everywhere.
Examples, applications and limits
Climate and use depend on altitude, rain, soil and water. Grazing, farming and settlement opportunities vary. Identification on a map uses elevation profiles and contrast with surroundings, not color alone.
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