2006-09-29 02:00:47 · 4 answers · asked by Jenelly A 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
A plateau may be elevated due to tectonic shifting. Over time, the edges of the plateau will erode as wind erodes the exposed strata and rainwater from the plateau cascades to lower surroundings.
2006-09-29 02:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by Deep Thought 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tectonic Plateau
2016-12-18 15:01:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A plateau is flat on the top due to erosion, but the elevation is the result of upward thrust of tectonic plates pushing against each other.
2006-09-29 02:08:55 · answer #3 · answered by OrianasMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A plateau is geographic high and so there is likely to be a geographic low adjacent to it. Erosion is probably increased, and deposited in the basin. Isostacy then makes the basin sink and the plateau rise. These factors are also controlled by environmental factors, such as the prevailing wind direction and the amount of available moisture to move sediments.
2006-09-30 16:42:37 · answer #4 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋