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  • Identifying Geological Depressions: Caves, Pits, and More
    A large hole in the side of a hill or mountain is called a cave or a grotto.

    Here are some other terms that might be used, depending on the specific context:

    * Pit: This term is more general and can refer to any large hole in the ground.

    * Sinkhole: This is a specific type of hole that forms when the ground collapses.

    * Crater: This refers to a bowl-shaped hole that is usually formed by an impact or explosion.

    * Shaft: This refers to a vertical or nearly vertical opening into a cave or mine.

    The most accurate term will depend on the specific characteristics of the hole.

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