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  • Earth Formation: Understanding Hills, Mounds, Knolls, Buttes & Mesas
    A large mound or raised area of earth can be called a few things, depending on its context and formation:

    * Hill: This is a general term for any raised area of land, usually with a gentle slope.

    * Mound: This term usually implies a more rounded or conical shape, and it often refers to a man-made pile of earth, like a burial mound.

    * Knoll: This is a smaller, rounded hill, often with a grassy top.

    * Butte: This is a steep-sided hill with a flat top, usually formed by erosion.

    * Mesa: This is a large, flat-topped hill with steep sides, also often formed by erosion.

    * Tumulus: This is a specific term for a burial mound, often found in ancient cultures.

    The best term to use will depend on the specific characteristics of the mound and its purpose.

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