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Question 5 • Summer 2024 ATA MI-Environmental Science CR Sem 1

A flat, raised area of land caused by uplift is also known as a(n):

Answer
A
upwarped mountain
B
coastal plain
C
interior plain
D
plateau

Explanation

A plateau is a broad, relatively flat area of land that stands higher than the surrounding land. Uplift can raise a large region while leaving its surface fairly level, creating a plateau. An upwarped mountain is generally more mountainous and folded or arched, rather than a flat raised area.

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