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  • Identifying Steep Hills: Escarpments, Bluffs, and More
    A hill with steep sides can be called a few different things, depending on its specific features and how steep the sides are:

    General terms:

    * Steep hill: This is a straightforward description, emphasizing the incline.

    * Escarpment: This term refers to a steep slope or cliff, often formed by erosion or faulting.

    * Bluff: Similar to an escarpment, this describes a steep, often vertical, cliff face.

    * Crag: A rugged, rocky outcrop with steep sides.

    More specific terms:

    * Butte: A hill with a flat top and steep sides, often formed by erosion.

    * Mesa: Similar to a butte, but larger and more extensive.

    * Peak: The pointed top of a mountain or hill, often with steep sides.

    * Cliff: A very steep, often vertical, rock face.

    The most appropriate term will depend on the specific context and the characteristics of the hill.

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