What is the flat-topped, steep-sided hill left behind after erosion of a plateau called?
A. Mesa
B. Butte
C. Inselberg
D. Monadnock
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
A mesa is a broad, flat-topped hill with steep sides, formed by erosion of horizontally layered rocks.When further eroded, it may become a butte.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Geomorphology And Surface Processes
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