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landform

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land·form  (lndfôrm)
n.
One of the features that make up the earth's surface, such as a plain, mountain, or valley.

landform [ˈlændˌfɔːm]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) Geology any natural feature of the earth's surface, such as valleys and mountains

landform  (lndfôrm)
A recognizable, naturally formed feature on the Earth's surface. Landforms have a characteristic shape and can include such large features as plains, plateaus, mountains, and valleys, as well as smaller features such as hills, eskers, and canyons.


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Sale provides an overview of the Arctic's seismic and volcanic activity, rock types, snow, ice flows, icebergs, and glacial landforms.
Since such natural landforms covered the region, bandits were dispersed throughout the land.
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