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A steep hill with a flat top that stands alone is called a mesa. This geological formation is typically found in arid regions and is characterized by its distinct flat summit and steep sides. Mesas are created through erosion and weathering processes over millions of years.
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Butte
A steep hill standing alone is known as a butte. A butte is a geological formation characterized by a flat top and steep vertical sides, typically found in arid regions where erosion has exposed the hard rock layers. Buttes are formed through differential erosion, where softer rock surrounding a more resistant layer is eroded away, leaving behind the isolated hill structure.
A steep-sided hill or mountain that stands alone and is usually smaller than a mesa is called a butte.
Yellowstone national park
A table-shaped hill with a flat top and steep sides is typically called a mesa. Mesas are found in arid and semi-arid regions and are formed through erosion processes exposing resistant rock layers. They are often distinctive landforms in desert landscapes.
escarpment, or plateau:))