WAEC Geography 2001 Question 20

Question 20

Earth Movements and Vulcanicity

When plateaux are enclosed by fold mountains they are known as

  1. A.intermont plateaux
  2. B.lava plateaux
  3. C.volcanic plateaux
  4. D.dissected plateaux
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (intermont plateaux)

Explanation

A plateau surrounded by fold mountains (e.g. Tibet) is an intermont plateau.