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What is a plateau? How is it different from a mountain? how is it similar?

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A plateau is a higher elevation with a flat top whereas a mountain has a spike on top. They are similar because they both have some elevation and are only found in certain areas around the world.

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Although plateaus stand at higher elevation than surrounding terrain, they differ from mountain ranges in that they are remarkably flat

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