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What is the difference between a mountain and a plateau?

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Mountain Plateau
A mountain is any natural elevation of the Earth’s surface. It is considerably higher than the surrounding area. A plateau is an elevated flat land. It is a flattopped table land standing above the surrounding area.
Mountains have peaks.Mosts mountains are formed by folding,faulting or volcanic action. Plateaus are flattened highlands formed mostly due to tectonic or volcanic action and also due to erosion caused by wind and rain.

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