Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Built Environment (hierarchy name)
4. Settlements and Landscapes (hierarchy name)
5. landscapes (environments)
6. natural landscapes
7. landforms (terrestrial)

Anotations

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.