Which of these statements correctly differentiates between mountains and plateaus? Mountains are made of rock whereas plateaus are made of minerals Mountains can be found anywhere on earth whereas plateaus can only be found near the equator Mountains usually have moderate temperatures while plateaus are extremely cold. Mountains are large elevations with steep slopes while plateaus are elevated flatlands,

The correct statement that differentiates between mountains and plateaus is:<br /><br />Mountains are large elevations with steep slopes while plateaus are elevated flatlands.<br /><br />Mountains are characterized by their steep slopes and rugged terrain, while plateaus are flat or gently sloping elevated areas. The other statements provided are not accurate descriptions of the differences between mountains and plateaus.