Prominent Physical Feature

Definition

A prominent physical feature is an identifiable characteristic in the natural landscape that stands out due to its size, shape, elevation, or other distinctive qualities. It can include mountains, rivers, deserts, coastlines, lakes, or any noticeable geographical element.

Related terms

Landform: Landforms are natural features on Earth's surface that are created by geological processes such as erosion and tectonic activity.

Biome: A biome is a large-scale community of plants and animals characterized by climate conditions and vegetation types found in specific geographic regions.

Topography: Topography refers to the arrangement of natural and artificial physical features (e.g., hills, valleys) within an area.