Tableland: meaning, definitions and examples

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tableland

[ˈteɪb(ə)lˌlænd ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Noun}

A large elevated area of land with a flat top and steep sides, often found in mountainous regions.

Word	Description / Examples
tableland	Commonly used in a geographical context to describe a flat, elevated area. It can be used interchangeably with 'plateau' but is less formal. The village was perched on a tableland, offering stunning views of the valley
plateau	This term is often used in a more formal or scientific context to describe a large, flat, elevated area of land. The Tibetan Plateau is known as the 'Roof of the World' due to its high elevation
mesa	Used to describe a flat-topped mountain or hill with steep sides, commonly found in arid regions like the American Southwest. The hikers were awestruck by the towering mesa they encountered on their journey
highland	Typically used to refer to a region of high or mountainous land. It's often associated with specific regions, like the Scottish Highlands. They went hiking in the Scottish Highlands during their vacation

Tablelands are often found in areas with flat-topped mountains called plateaus, where erosion has removed softer materials.
Many tablelands serve as important ecosystems, providing habitats for unique plants and animals that thrive in high, flat places.

The word 'tableland' comes from combining 'table' (a flat surface) and 'land' (earth or ground), reflecting its geographical features.
It is similar in concept to the term 'plateau', which describes flat elevated areas in various languages.

In some indigenous cultures, tablelands are considered sacred grounds, representing a bridge between the earth and the sky.
Tablelands can often be sites for unique culinary practices, as farming on their flat surfaces can yield diverse crops.

Tablelands can significantly influence local climate, often receiving more rainfall than surrounding areas due to their elevation.
Areas like the Colorado Plateau have distinct climates and weather patterns shaped by their high flat terrain.

High, flat areas often host specific types of vegetation that are adapted to their unique climate and geography, fostering diverse ecosystems.
Tablelands can be home to endemic species that are not found in other regions, highlighting their ecological importance.

Translations of the word "tableland" in other languages:

🇵🇹 terra das mesas

🇮🇳 टेबललैंड

🇩🇪 Tafelberg

🇮🇩 dataran meja

🇺🇦 столова гора

🇵🇱 płaskowyż

🇯🇵 台地 (daichi)

🇫🇷 plateau

🇪🇸 mesa

🇹🇷 masa arazisi

🇰🇷 테이블랜드 (teibeullaendeu)

🇸🇦 أرض الطاولات

🇨🇿 stolová hora

🇸🇰 stolová hora

🇨🇳 桌山 (zhuōshān)

🇸🇮 mizna planota

🇮🇸 borðland

🇰🇿 үстелді жер

🇬🇪 მაგიდის მიწა

🇦🇿 cədvəl yeri

🇲🇽 mesa