Landforms

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landform)

A landform in the earth sciences comprises a geomorphological unit, and is largely defined by its surface form and location in the landscape. As part of the terrain a landform is an element of topography. Landform elements also include land such as hills, mountains, plateaus,canyons,valleys, seascape and oceanic waterbody interface features such as bays, peninsulas, seas and so forth, including sub-aqueous terrain features such as mid-ocean ridges, volcanoes,and the great ocean basins. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

This term is used for the following terms: 
N/A

Approved Date
11-Dec-2013

Click here to give feedback on this term or suggest an update.