landforms

plural of landform
as in lands
a natural feature (such as a mountain or valley) of the Earth's surface These landforms were created by glaciers.

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Recent Examples of landforms By studying lake sediments, soil layers, and nearby landforms, researchers determined the ancient lake’s size and shape and how the climate changed. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025 The chain of landforms to the west of Kauai is so small that it was not easily spotted in the satellite images taken as Kiko roared across the Pacific toward Hawaii as a Category 4 hurricane. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 The landforms at the preserve are remnants of glaciation. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • As the federal government shutdown continues, some school districts on federal lands in Wisconsin are scrambling to sort out their finances.
    Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • These lands serve critical needs for our community and immigration enforcement is not one of them.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • From unique hot springs to scenic hiking trails, Iceland’s natural landscapes provide one-of-a-kind experiences for outdoor enthusiasts.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The whole idea of landscapes opened up an expanse of ideas.
    Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025

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“Landforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landforms. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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