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Q: What is a hollow or depression in the earth's surface wholly or partly surrounded by higher land?
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What is a hollow or depression in earths surface wholly or partly surrounded by higher land?

A basin


What is the land called which is surrounded by a higher land?

A Valley-------------------------No a valley is not surrounded by higher land, the correct answer is a "basin" or a "depression".


What happens to air pressure as you move higher above earths surface?

The air is thinner the higher you go.


A hollow or depression in the earth's surface?

A hollow or depression in the earth's surface is a basin. A basin is usually shaped like a bowl, with the sides higher than the bottom. Some are filled with water, some are empty.


Earths surface winds blow from regions of higher what?

Air pressure toward regions of lower air pressure


Are rivers surrounded by higher land?

Rivers are always surrounded by higher land.


Is the higher on earths surface the greater the objects potential energy is?

Yes, exactly.Yes, exactly.Yes, exactly.Yes, exactly.


Why would the person weigh less on top of the mountain than on the Earths surface?

The higher you go the less effect gravity has on you.


Do currents of cold sinking air produce regions of higher pressure or lower pressure at the earths surface?

Sinking air would add air to the surface, raising the pressure.


Is air pressure greater near earths surface or at higher altitudes?

I am sure that if you think about the problems encountered by climbers on Mount Everest you might be able to answer that yourself. Near the Earth's surface.


Is air pressure greater near the earths surface or at higher altitudes?

I am sure that if you think about the problems encountered by climbers on Mount Everest you might be able to answer that yourself. Near the Earth's surface.


What is the geographical definition for depression?

A depression in geography refers to a low-lying area surrounded by higher ground, often with reduced drainage and increased sediment accumulation. It can be a natural landform or artificially created for water storage or agricultural purposes.