Upland (geology)

Upland (geology)

In geology, an upland is generally considered to be land that is along streams and at a higher elevation than the alluvial plain or stream terrace, which are considered to be lowlands.

ee also

*Highland (geography)

Upland is an area of land that's is over 500 meters above sea level


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