benches (landforms)

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Scope note
Areas of level land that flank hills, ridges or mountains, where slopes rise on one side, and descend on the opposite level. More specifically can refer to bedrock platforms bounded by steep slopes that overlook bodies of water.
benches
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024