Landforms Flashcards
1
Q
Contours close together
A
Steep slope
2
Q
Cliff
A
Contours on top or almost on top of each other
3
Q
Gorge
A
Contours on both sides of a narrow valley
Very steep
4
Q
Valley
A
Contours to form a V shape.
Points to higher ground
5
Q
River
A
Flows downhill
Contours point to higher ground
6
Q
Saddle
A
A lower area between two higher areas of land
7
Q
Round hill
A
Contours in a circular shape
8
Q
Flat land
A
Contours are widely spaced
9
Q
Gentle slope
A
Contours widely spaced
10
Q
Spur
A
Contours form a U pointing away from higher land
11
Q
Plateau
A
A large, elevated area
12
Q
Escarpment
A
Sudden drop in height at edge of plateau
