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What is land formations with flat areas on top and steep walls?
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A sentence using the word butte?
There are many buttes in Arizona and desert areas; these steep, rather flat formations provide exhilarating climbs for some hikers.
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
What did the Inca make on steep slopes so the could farm?
The Inca built terraces on steep slopes to farm. These terraces were flat, horizontal surfaces built into the mountainside, held in place by stone walls. The terraces allowed the Inca to level the land and create flat areas for agriculture, preventing erosion and maximizing available space for cultivating crops.
Flat-topped areas are built into the sides of steep hills and mountains to grow crops?
are known as terraces.
A steep slope with flat plateau?
steep slope with a flat plateau on top
What is a pleteau?
A plateau is a flat highland area with no peak. A plateau often has a steep slopes separating it from surrounding areas
How are plain mades?
Plains are made from rock formations. Plains are flat areas of land that are located in low lying areas. Plains can be formed when lakes become filled in.
How steep is pepi's face at vail?
not steep. ps, vail is flat
Describe the practice of terracing and how it can help to reduce soil erosion?
Terracing is a type of farming on steep slops, flat areas kinda like steps are cut into the slop. Crops are grown in the flat areas. it helps reduce soil erosion by reducing runoff
Describe the practice of terracing and how it help to reduce soil erosion?
Terracing is a type of farming on steep slops, flat areas kinda like steps are cut into the slop. Crops are grown in the flat areas. it helps reduce soil erosion by reducing runoff
Can people grow on mountains?
In mountainous areas there are flat spots and steep spots throughout. In the flat spots or less steep areas, people cultivate crops. Grapes grow on hillsides throughout Italy and Germany. Mountains aren't solid rock until you get to the very top. When the altitude is high enough (above the tree line) very little will grow (wild or cultivated).
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.
