Wikipedia defines the Landform as, “A landform is a natural or anthropogenic land feature on the solid surface of the Earth or other planetary body. Landforms together make up a given terrain, and their arrangement in the landscape is known as topography. Landforms include hills, mountains, can...
What defines a cape? A cape is a pronounced point of land that sticks out into a body of water. 13 Can a cape be found on a lake? Yes, capes can be found on lakes as well as seas and oceans. 10 Is a bay always larger than a cape? Not necessarily; size isn't what differentia...
Can a mesa become a butte? Yes, as erosion continues, a mesa can further erode into a butte. 15 What defines a mesa? A mesa is a large, flat-topped hill with steep sides, formed by erosion, offering a wide area on its summit. 13 What are common uses for mesas? Mesas have been ...
What is an example of a landform created from magma? Does magma form in the lithosphere? Where does basaltic magma form? What is granitic lava? What are the magma types in order of decreasing viscosity? What structures are formed by magma that intrude the crust but do not erupt at the su...
What physical geographic factor defines Oceania as a region? What are the characteristics of island arcs? What is a political map? What ocean surrounds the Polynesian Islands? Which region is named for a major landform in the United States? What type of region is the Pacific Rim? What is ...
A lake (from Latin lacus) is a terrain feature (or physical feature), a body of liquid on the surface of a world that is localized to the bottom of basin (another type of landform or terrain feature; that is, it is not global) and moves slowly if it moves at all. On Earth, a ...
What defines a terrace? A terrace is a flat, open area, either at ground level or on a building's roof, often used for outdoor living spaces. 14 What is a balcony? A balcony is a small platform projecting from the wall of a building, enclosed by railings, and accessible from an up...