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Landform

Definition:

A landform refers to the natural physical features found on the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, plains, hills, and plateaus.

Senses:

  1. Geological Sense:

    A landform can also refer to the specific geological structures within the Earth's crust, shaped through various natural processes such as erosion, tectonic activity, or volcanic eruptions.

    Example Sentence: The Grand Canyon is a remarkable landform formed by the erosion of the Colorado River over millions of years.

  2. Topographical Sense:

    In topography, a landform can describe the specific features of a particular region, including the arrangement of natural and artificial physical elements.

    Example Sentence: The landform of the coastal area consists of sandy beaches, dunes, and rocky cliffs.

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