landform features Flashcards
1
Q
knoll?
A
- a small rounded hill which occurs often on the side of larger hills or mountains
2
Q
ridge?
A
- an elongated section of higher land, with the land falling away on both sides, forming a ridge
2
Q
saddle?
A
- a neck or piece of land connecting two mountains or hills
3
Q
summit?
A
the highest point on a hill or mountain
4
Q
spur?
A
extends out from a ridge tor hill and forms a peninsular shape. with lower land on three sides
5
Q
valley?
A
- a low area between hills or mountains
- typically with a river in it
6
Q
plateau
A
raised area of flat undulating land
