A Topographic Region That Is Characterized by Local Relief of More

question 66

Multiple Choice

A topographic region that is characterized by local relief of more than 100 m,but less than 600 m,is considered a

• A)plain.
• B)high tableland.
• C)hill or low tableland.
• D)mountain.
• E)plateau

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