Science Worksheet for Class KG-3 - What Is A Plateau?

A plateau, also known as a high plain or a tableland, is a region of a highland made up of flat terrain that is raised abruptly above the surrounding area on at least one side in terms of geology and physical geography. The sides frequently have steep slopes or escarpments.

A Plateau

Questions:

1. What is a plateau?

1. A low-lying area of water

2. A raised area of land that is flat on top

3. A steep canyon formed by water

4. A sharp mountain point, also called peak

2. Which of the following is not true about plateau?

1. There are on all seven continents

2. They are formed from volcanic activity

3. The word plateau means “plate” and flat

4. Once a plateau forms, it doesn’t changes

3. Fill in the blanks.

1. ___________ are rich in mineral deposits.

2. The ___________ is a line of mountains.

4. The Deccan Plateau is located in:

1. India

2. Sri Lanka

3. Pakistan

4. USA

5. 
   

Plateau

5. Glaciers are found in the _________________.

Glaciers 

6. _________ area is rich in mineral deposits.

1. River

2. Plateau

3. Plains

4. Mountain

7. What is the difference between mountains and plateaus?

8. Plateaus are sometimes formed by the movement of which of these options?

1. Tectonic plates

2. Colliding surface

3. Rushing waters 

4. Erosion

9. The Deccan Plateau in India is the large_______________.

1. Rectangular

2. Triangular

3. Square

10. The Chota Nagpur Plateau is located in_________________ India.

1. Southern

2. Western

3. Northern

4. Eastern

11. Climate in the Deccan ranges from _______________ summers to ______________winter.

1. Mild, cold

2. Very hot, hot

3. hot, cold

12. The southern plateaus are divided into two regions by the __________ river.

1. Ganga

2. Narmada

3. Yamuna

13. To the south of __________________ plains lie the southern plateau.

14. Which plateau covers the largest part of India?

1. Northern plateau

2. Southern plateau

15. How is a plateau formed?

Answer

1. A raised area of land that is flat on top is a plateau. Hence, the correct answer is option(b).

2. There are on all seven continents, it is not true about plateaus. Hence, the correct answer will be option(A).

3. 

1. Plateaus are rich in mineral deposits.

2. The range is a line of mountains.

4. The Deccan pleteau is located in India. Hence, the correct answer is option(A).

Plateau

5. Glaciers are found in the mountains.

Glaciers 

6. Plateau area is rich in mineral deposits.

7. The difference between a mountain and a plateau is as follows:

8. Plateau are sometimes formed by the movement of Tectonic plates. Hence, the correct answer is option(A).

9. The Deccan plateau in India is the large Triangular.

10. Chota Nagpur is located in eastern India.

11. Climate in the Deccan ranges from hot summers to cold winters.

12. The southern plateaus are divided into two regions by the Narmada river.

13. To the south of northern plains lie the southern plateau.

14. Southern plateau covers the largest part of India.

15. Most of the plains are formed by rivers and their tributaries. Slopes of the mountains were flown and eroded by rivers. These eroded materials consist of stone, sand and silt carried forward by the rivers. These materials were deposited along the river banks, valleys, and plains, and thus, plateaus were formed.

Importance of Plateau Worksheet for Class KG-3

• This worksheet is a very effective, engaging, and interesting way to teach geography to kids as it is a very complex subject with a number of difficult terms and processes. 

• The plateau worksheet helps students know and explore more about different types of landforms and land reform in a fun and concrete way.

• This worksheet allows students to connect with the earth they live in. It is important to know about nature and the factors that we live with.

• Nature and its components have no ending which makes it very difficult to learn such a wide topic. Such worksheets help students in learning complex topics without hassle. 

• Plateau worksheets and other similar worksheets are popularly used by teachers and tutors during their teaching sessions to make learning more efficient. 

Steps of Using a Plateau Worksheet for Class KG-3

All the activities on the worksheet are simple and can be performed by anyone with proper guidance. Refer below the instructions one should follow while filling out the worksheets :

• The worksheet has a total of 7 pages each with a different activity.

• Select the very first activity to begin with. 

• All the activities have short notes, instructions, and questions written on the very top of the page. Read and understand it very carefully before doing it. 

• There are small colourful diagrams and pictures attached on every page, refer to them for help and better understanding. 

• Once done with all the activities and worksheets, check them with the help of the teacher or parents.

Topics Covered Under Plateau Worksheet for Class KG-3

The following worksheet covers most of the subheading of the topic "Plateau". Given below is the list of topics that are covered within the worksheets:

• Define Plateau

• Characteristics of Plateau

• Types of Plateaus

• Types of Landforms

• Buttes and Mesas

• Plateau Map

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