Plateaus are rich in mineral deposits, making them known as storehouses of minerals and they often host major mining activities for resources like gold, iron and coal.
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Why are plateaus considered storehouses of minerals?
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Plateaus are considered storehouses of minerals because they are rich in mineral deposits formed through geological processes. Many of the world’s largest mines are located on plateaus, extracting valuable resources such as iron, coal, gold, diamonds, and manganese.
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