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Well, it depends on the teacher and the subject. For Example, it could be a:

Bluff

Escarpment

Mesa

or Butte (yes don't laugh =P)

I had a similar question and none of these definitions are in my book (Grade: 9th) even though there is a whole unit supposed to be filled with this. I guess it just varies. These are all from internet and landform poster pictures (also from Google images =P). Just pick one ^.^

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