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landform
[ land-fawrm ]
noun
, Geology.
- a specific geomorphic feature on the surface of the earth, ranging from large-scale features such as plains, plateaus, and mountains to minor features such as hills, valleys, and alluvial fans.
landform
/ ˈlændˌfɔːm /
noun
- geology any natural feature of the earth's surface, such as valleys and mountains
landform
/ lănd′fôrm′ /
- 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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The VERITAS orbiter will interrogate the geology of the planet, taking high-resolution imagery through radar observations that might be able to detect evidence of terrain or landforms created by water flows or past tectonics.
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