monadnock

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monadnock An isolated hill or range of hills standing above the general level of a peneplain, which results from the erosion of the surrounding terrain. It may be located on relatively resistant rock or in a watershed position where erosion is least. It is named after Mount Monadnock, New Hampshire, USA.

monadnock

views updated May 08 2018

monadnock Isolated hill or range of hills standing above the general level of a peneplain and resulting from the erosion of the surrounding terrain. It may be located on relatively resistant rock or in a watershed position where erosion is least. It is named after Mount Monadnock, New Hampshire, USA.