Contour Lines Flashcards
1
Q
Ridge
A
A long area of high ground with lower ground on each side - dip (saddle)
2
Q
Pass
A
Is the gap between 2 areas of high ground, could have a road going through it
3
Q
Watershed
A
High lying ground that separates a river system, often runs on a ridge
4
Q
Gorge
A
A narrow, steep sided valley that has a river running my through it
5
Q
Mesa
A
A flat wider than higher hill
6
Q
Butte
A
A flat topped higher than wider hill
7
Q
Cuesta
A
Is steep on one side and gentle on the other (steep is a scarp, gentle is a dip)
8
Q
Spur
A
The higher lying area and a valley is in between
