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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > geology > geomorphology > landforms > lowlands
Preferred Term:

lowlands

Definition:
In physical geography, a broad expanse of land that is low in relation to the surrounding area.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
landforms
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Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • bottomlands
  • lowland areas
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/18874
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