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What is another name for a steep rock face?
Viewed from the top it is a precipice. Nut I don't think this word is ever used when viewing from the bottom of the cliff - as there is always a connotation of 'falling' involved with the use of the word.Another word could be "scarp"
What is an isolated mass of rising steep rock near a coastline called?
They're called "stacks," as in "Haystack Rock" off the Oregon coast.
What is the definition of precipitious?
precipitous is how you spell it and it is an adjective meaning 1. resembling a precipice 2. containing precipices 3. hasty
An overhanging or extremeil steep mass of rock?
Stack
What is a non vertical rock face called Like a gravel slide just made of granite?
A slope of unconsolidated slope of granite gravels would be called a scree slide. The toe of such a slope would be known as the 'talus' - a word meaning ankle. And thus referring to the gentle curve.
What is another name for a steep rock face?
Viewed from the top it is a precipice. Nut I don't think this word is ever used when viewing from the bottom of the cliff - as there is always a connotation of 'falling' involved with the use of the word.Another word could be "scarp"
High steep face of rock or earth?
Cliff
What is the definition of cliff?
A steep rock face, usually facing the sea
Steep perpendicular face of rock along sea coast?
Cliff
What is the definition of precipice?
A precipice is a very steep, tall cliff or rock face.
What is Steep perpendicular face of rock along a sea coast?
A cliff or a palisades
Give you another name for a steep rock face?
Cliff Precipice Escarpment Pinnacle Crag Boulder
What is a cliff or steep rock face that separates two comparatively level land surfaces?
an escarpment
What is a sheer cliff?
A sheer cliff is a vertical or nearly vertical rock face or wall that has very little or no slope. It typically has a steep and abrupt drop-off, making it difficult or impossible to ascend or descend without specialized equipment or climbing skills. Sheer cliffs can be found in mountainous areas, coastal cliffs, or canyons.
What is a high steep wall of rock called?
A high, steep wall of rock is a cliff. Cliffs are common on coasts, in mountainous areas, escarpments and along rivers. Cliffs are formed due to erosion.
Can you have sentences for formation?
Martin admired the rock formation over which the water fell, because its face was so steep.
What is an isolated mass of rising steep rock near a coastline called?
They're called "stacks," as in "Haystack Rock" off the Oregon coast.
