Hillock
Encyclopedia
A hillock or knoll is a small hill, usually separated from a larger group of hill
s such as a range
. Hillocks are similar in their distribution and size to small mesa
s or butte
s. The term is largely a British one. This particular formation occurs often in Great Britain
and China
.
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Hill
A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills often have a distinct summit, although in areas with scarp/dip topography a hill may refer to a particular section of flat terrain without a massive summit A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills...
s such as a range
Mountain range
A mountain range is a single, large mass consisting of a succession of mountains or narrowly spaced mountain ridges, with or without peaks, closely related in position, direction, formation, and age; a component part of a mountain system or of a mountain chain...
. Hillocks are similar in their distribution and size to small mesa
Mesa
A mesa or table mountain is an elevated area of land with a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs. It takes its name from its characteristic table-top shape....
s or butte
Butte
A butte is a conspicuous isolated hill with steep, often vertical sides and a small, relatively flat top; it is smaller than mesas, plateaus, and table landform tables. In some regions, such as the north central and northwestern United States, the word is used for any hill...
s. The term is largely a British one. This particular formation occurs often in Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
and China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
.
Image:Kornbuehl Salmendinger-Kapelle.jpg
Image:St Thomas Mount.jpg
Image:Braine-L'Alleud_-_Butte_du_Lion_dite_de_Waterloo.jpg