I form from the ground up, I can be steep or flat, and I define landscapes. What am I?
Category: Geography · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think of an elevated flat area.
Answer
A plateau
Explanation
A plateau is a flat elevated area of land, often surrounded by steep sides.
This is an easy geography riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is A plateau.
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