Cross-section
An imaginary ‘slice’ through a landscape which helps to visualise what we cannot see
Geology
The rock type that forms the landscape
Landscape
An extensive area of land regarded as being visually and
physically distinct
Relief
The height of the land and the different landscape features
created by changes in height
Resistant rock
Tough rock such as granite and slate
River system
The complete river network from its source to mouth
Spot height
Indication of land height, usually represented on OS maps as
black dots with height above sea level written alongside