Plateaus are flat land areas that are higher than surrounding water bodies, characterized by steep slopes and flat tops. Plateaus are divided into three types - intermontane plateaus located within mountain ranges, piedmont plateaus found at the base of mountains, and continental plateaus that are higher than surrounding plains.

1. PLATEAUS
• Plateaus are comparatively flat areas, but
higher than the water bodies. This place look
like table that is how they got their names.

2. Characteristics of plateaus
• Steep slope and flat tops

3. Types of plateaus
• Plateaus are divided into three types
• It is based on location, where they are
situated.
1. Intermontane plateaus
2.Piedmont plateaus
3.Continental plateaus

4. Intermontane plateau
• Intermontane plateau that are comparatively
completely and partially covered by the
mountains

5. Piedmont plateau
• Piedmont plateaus that are found at the foot
of a range of mountains.

6. Continental plateau
• Continental plateaus means when compared
to surrounding plains, some plateaus are
found to be higher

7. Continental plateau
• Continental plateaus means when compared
to surrounding plains, some plateaus are
found to be higher