WAEC Geography 2014 Question 21

Question 21

Earth Movements and Vulcanicity

A plateau that is enclosed by two fold mountains is called

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

Answer: A (an intermont plateau.)

Explanation

An intermontane plateau lies between ranges of fold mountains, e.g. Tibet.