Which statement best describes the difference between a plateau and a plain?(1 point)

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A plateau is a body of ice that moves downslope under the influence of gravity. A plain is the edge of a continent that is submerged under water.

Plateaus are landforms that are at the edges of continents and submerged under water. Plains are raised-elevation platforms of land.

Plateaus are raised-elevation platforms of land. Plains are landforms that exist at low elevation—they are broad, flat areas with relatively smooth topography.

A plateau is a depressed area of land compared to its surroundings, carved by the force of gravity and erosion by water and/or ice. A plain is a narrow valley, noted for its depth.

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Plateaus are raised-elevation platforms of land. Plains are landforms that exist at low elevation—they are broad, flat areas with relatively smooth topography.