moors (landforms)

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Scope note
Areas of uncultivated dry or wet land that are populated with low vegetation, such as grass and shrubs, and often flat with poor drainage systems. Often associated with regions within the British Isles. Distinct from "bogs," in which the land is regularly wet and comprised of peaty soil.
moors
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024