A geologist out in the field comes across the landform pictured here. She identifies it as having steep slopes

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A geologist out in the field comes across the landform pictured here. She identifies it as having steep slopes, which give it a higher elevation. The top, however, is relatively flat, so it has low relief.

What type of landform is this?

plain
plateau
mountain
valley

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plateau

Explanation: a plateau is an elevated landform with relatively flat top and steep sides—high elevation but low relief across its top.

A geologist out in the field comes across the landform pictured here. She identifies it as having steep slopes, which give it a higher elevation. The top, however, is relatively flat, so it has low relief.

What type of landform is this?

plain
plateau
mountain
valley

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A geologist out in the field comes across the landform pictured here. She identifies it as having steep slopes, which give it a higher elevation. The top, however, is relatively flat, so it has low relief. What type of landform is this? plain plateau mountain valley

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A geologist out in the field comes across the landform pictured here. She identifies it as having steep slopes, which give it a higher elevation. The top, however, is relatively flat, so it has low relief.

What type of landform is this?

plain
plateau
mountain
valley