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Shaping the Land — Quiz

Question 9 • Geography

How does a butte differ from a plateau?

Answer
A
A butte is tall, steep slope made of rocks and minerals, while a plateau is an elevated land mass with sloping sides.
B
A butte is a rock formation that juts out of flat land, while a plateau is a flat surface raised above surrounding land.
C
A butte is a smooth depression in land, while a plateau is a rock formation that juts out from flat land.
D
A butte is a flat surface raised above surrounding land, while a plateau is a deep valley formed by erosion.

Explanation

A butte is an isolated, steep-sided rock formation that rises above the surrounding flat land. A plateau is a broad, relatively flat area of land elevated above the surrounding region. Choice B correctly describes this difference; a plateau is not a depression or valley.

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