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This could be a mesa (up to a few miles wide) or a plateau (up to hundreds of miles wide).
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What is a broad flat-topped land form with steep sides called?
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
Name of a mesa?
A mesa is a flat-topped hill or small plateau with steep sides. -Erin R. A broad, flat-topped elevation with one or more clifflike sides, common in the southwest United States - Mhluo
What is the name of an area of land that has a flat top and steep sides?
It is called a plateau
Why is the slope more gentle at the base of a mesa?
A mesa is, in general, an area of flat-topped land with fairly steeply sloped sides. As the sides of a mesa weather and erode, material will accumulate along the base of the slopes. This will decrease the steepness of the slope at the base.
Explain why shield volcanoes do not have steep sides but are still very tall?
The lava is very runny so it spreads out over a wide area. Over time the layers of lava create a volcanic mountain that has gently sloping sides.
What is a broad flat-topped land form with steep sides called?
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
Name of a mesa?
A mesa is a flat-topped hill or small plateau with steep sides. -Erin R. A broad, flat-topped elevation with one or more clifflike sides, common in the southwest United States - Mhluo
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
Where can you find a mesa?
A mesa is an isolated, flat-topped elevation, ridge or hill, which is bounded from all sides by steep escarpments and stands distinctly above a surrounding plain
Flat upland area with steep sides?
Platue
What is a area built into sides of steep hills and mountains to grow crops?
The area is known as a terrace.
What is a area of a flat land high above sea level with steep sides?
plateu
When a river overflows its banks it deposits sediment over a broad flat area of land on both sides of the river. This broad flat area is called a?
Floodplain
When a river overflows its banks. it deposits sediments over a broad flat area of land on both sides of the river this broad flat area is called?
Floodplain
When a river overflows its banks it deposits sediment over a broad flat area of land on both sides of the river. This broad flat area is called a .?
Floodplain
What is the name of an area of land that has a flat top and steep sides?
It is called a plateau
What are headlands and bays?
Headlands are areas of land that jut out into the ocean, while bays are areas of water partially enclosed by land. Headlands often experience erosion due to the forces of the ocean, shaping their distinct appearance. Bays can provide sheltered areas for boats and marine life, and are often formed by the erosion of softer rock or by the action of waves and tides.
