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Landforms are the natural features and shapes existent on the face of the earth. Landforms possess many different physical characteristics and are spread out throughout the planet. Together, landforms constitute a specific terrain and their physical arrangement in the landscape forms what is termed as topography. The physical features of landforms include slope, elevation, rock … Read more
Mountains Mountain, Landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, generally exhibiting steep slopes, a relatively confined summit area, and considerable local relief. Mountains generally are understood to be larger than hills, but the term has no standardized geological meaning. Very rarely do mountains occur individually. In most cases, they are found in elongated ranges or … Read more
Dome mountains are a type of mountain that is formed when magma rises to the surface and cools slowly. The magma forms a dome-shaped structure, which is then eroded by wind and rain over time. Dome mountains are typically found in areas of volcanic activity, such as the western United States. Here are some subtopics … Read more