Hills Flashcards
1
Q
Denu (OE)
A
Long narrow valley with two moderately steep sides and a gentle gradient along most of its length
2
Q
Cumb (OE)
A
Short, broad valley with three fairly steep slides
3
Q
Hop (OE)
A
Remote settlement tucked up at the top of a valley
4
Q
Dūn (OE)
A
Hill that’s higher than surroundings
5
Q
Hōh (OE)
A
Ridge rises gently to a peak and falls away concave
6
Q
Ofer/ora (OE)
A
Level hill that slopes in a convex
7
Q
Hlāw
A
Historic burial mound?
8
Q
Haugr (on)
A
Mound, hill
9
Q
Crūg (British)
A
Abrupt hill
10
Q
Mammā (British)
A
Breast shape
11
Q
Clif (OE)
A
Drop steeper that 45 degrees
12
Q
Helde (OE)
A
Drop under 45 degrees
