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Flat topped hills or rock formations with steep walls on all sides are called a mesa. See the related links for more information.
A plateau is a large ( as in many square miles), extended area, that is higher than the surrounding land
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What are broad flat-topped landforms with steep sides that start with m?
A mesa.
What is a broad flat topped land form with steep sides they are similar to plateaus but smaller and are bigger than a butte?
A mesa.
What is a broad flat topped area with steep sides?
This could be a mesa (up to a few miles wide) or a plateau (up to hundreds of miles wide).
What is a deep narrow valley with steep edges?
A deep valley with steep sides would be called a gorge or canyon.
What is the name of an area of land that has a flat top and steep sides?
It is called a plateau
What are broad flat-topped landforms with steep sides that start with m?
A mesa.
What type of volcano has broad bases and summits with steep sides?
Cinder cone volcanos have steep sides and broadd bases.They are formed by explosive eruptions that are followed by lava outpourings.
What is a broad flat topped land form with steep sides they are similar to plateaus but smaller and are bigger than a butte?
A mesa.
What is a table shaped hill with a flat top and steep sides?
A table shaped hill with a flat top and steep sides is called a plateau.
Match the landform to the characteristics?
Type your answer here...A.ArchipelagoB Broad mountain, flat topB.MesaA Many islandsC.ButteC Steep sides, flat topD.DeltaD Triangular shape
What is a deep narrow passage with steep rocky sides called?
Valley
What is a isolated flat topped hill with steep sides is called what?
Butte
A deep valley with steep sides is called what?
- Chasm - Canyon - Ravine - Gorge
What is a broad flat topped area with steep sides?
This could be a mesa (up to a few miles wide) or a plateau (up to hundreds of miles wide).
A deep narrow valley with steep sides that sometimes has a stream or river flowing through it is a?
the river running through rock wear it down into deep valley with the steep sides what is it called
How did Incas farm on steep hills?
The Incas used terrace farming to build wide, flat steps on steep hillsides. These terraces helped to prevent erosion, retain water, and create more arable land for crops. They also used irrigation systems to channel water efficiently across the terraces.
The building of level areas into the sides of steep hills to grow crops is called?
Terracing.
