Q84
Which of the following is the highest plateau in the world?
A.
Colorado Plateau
B.
Pamir Plateau
AnswerC.
Patagonia Plateau
D.
Potwar Plateau
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
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.