slopes (landforms)

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Scope note
Deviations from the horizontal or perpendicular, particularly stretches of rising or falling ground, including any portion of the earth's surface marked by a gradual ascent or descent, whether natural or artificial.
slopes
Accepted term: 16-Mar-2026