Which of the following is the highest plateau in the world?
A. Colorado Plateau
B. Pamir Plateau
C. Patagonia Plateau
D. Potwar Plateau
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The largest and highest plateau in the world is the Pamir mountain, called the "roof of the world", which is still being formed by the collisions of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The Tibetan plateau covers approximately 2,500,000 km2 (970,000 sq mi), at about 5,000 m (16,000 ft) above sea level.Related Questions on Lithosphere
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