A plateau in India covers an area of 12,500 km² and has an average elevation of 1,200 m above sea level. Calculate the approximate volume of the plateau in cubic kilometres.

Step-by-step solution

1. Step 1: Convert the average elevation from metres to kilometres: $1200\text{ m}=1.2\text{ km}$.
2. Step 2: Multiply the area by the height to get volume: $12,500,{\text{km}}^2\times 1.2,\text{km}=15,000,{\text{km}}^3$.

Concept tested: Area × height gives volume

Published 4 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked