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PROFIL PRAIRIE [1 record]

Record 1 2006-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
CONT

Prairie topography is generally flat and many of the plants are low, which makes us notice the sky.

OBS

The prairie topography is varied, contrary to popular opinion it is not always level or flat.

OBS

prairie topography: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
CONT

Le paysage est dominé par un doux relief de prairies ou l'on remarque une géologie calcaire stratifiée qui contraste avec le bleu de la mer.

Key term(s)
  • relief de prairie
  • profil de prairies

Spanish

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