The Anatolian Plateau in Turkey is an intermontane plateau located between the Pontic Mountains to the north (along the Black Sea) and the Taurus Mountains to the south (along the Mediterranean). This central highland forms the heart of Turkey, with Ankara as its major city. The surrounding ranges block moisture, making the plateau’s interior relatively dry. ANSWER: (C) Pontic and Taurus
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The Anatolian Plateau is the central geographical unit of the Republic of Turkey. It is framed by two parallel mountain ranges: the Pontic and the Taurus. This configuration makes it a classic intermontane plateau. The interior is characterized by rolling hills, salt lakes and steppes. Because the surrounding mountains capture most of the rainfall from the sea, the plateau experiences a continental climate with semi-arid conditions. This geography has dictated Turkish history and agriculture, concentrating wheat and livestock production in the dry interior while keeping the more humid coastal strips for specialized farming.