Geography
Name the plateaus, formed along with fold mountains, that are surrounded by hills and mountains on all sides.
- Volcanic Plateaus
- Structural Plateaus
- Intermontane Plateaus
- Depositional Plateaus
Answer
Intermontane Plateaus
Reason — The plateaus that are surrounded by hills and mountains on all sides are called intermontane plateaus. They are formed along with fold mountains. For example, the Tibetan plateau, which is the world's highest and most extensive intermontane plateau.
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