Question

Give the names of the plateau in the South of Asia.

Answer 1

Hint:Plateaus are formed by lava, rivers or wind. The lava which erupts from cracks on the earth's surface stretches in the surrounding regions, then cools down, and finally forms plateaus.

Complete Answer: Plateaus that are in the south of Asia are :-
-The Tibetan Plateau which is also known as the Himalayan Plateau, is a huge elevated plateau in Central Asia and East Asia. It is the highest plateau in the world and is also known as the "roof of the world". It has a rich diverse ecosystem.

-Malwa is an ancient region of west-central India which occupies a plateau of volcanic origin. Geologically, it refers to the volcanic upland north of the Vindhya Range. It is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.

-The Deccan Plateau is a huge plateau in western and southern India. It is the oldest plateau of India as it is formed from the Gondwana landmass. It is a triangular landmass that occupies most part of the Indian subcontinent. It contains many important minerals and is drained by the Narmada and Krishna rivers.

Note:
-Plateaus are significant as they are storehouses of minerals with rich deposits of minerals.
-The African Plateau has vast resources of gold and silver.
-The Chota Nagpur Plateau in India is known for its coal, iron and manganese deposits.