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ROLLING TERRAIN [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Site Development
CONT

On the bluff slopes and steeply rolling terrain within several miles of the Mississippi River, there were lush hardwood forests. Prairie and oak savannas bisected the Whitewater's upper branches and followed south facing bluff slopes and gently sloping creek bottoms.

CONT

... rounded plant outlines have an affinity for rolling topography.

OBS

rolling topography; rolling terrain: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Aménagement du terrain
DEF

Relief d'un terrain où il y a des vallons et des collines.

OBS

vallonné : On dit, on écrit aussi «vallonneux» [...]

OBS

vallonnement; profil vallonné; relief vallonné; profil vallonneux; relief vallonneux : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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