Peneplain (Noun)
Meaning
A more or less level land surface representing an advanced stage of erosion undisturbed by crustal movements.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The region's unique landscape was formed as a result of millions of years of erosion, eventually resulting in a vast peneplain.
- Geologists studied the area's peneplain to understand the tectonic history of the region and the forces that shaped it.
- The peneplain stretched as far as the eye could see, a testament to the relentless power of erosion over millions of years.
- Over time, the landscape evolved into a gently sloping peneplain, worn down by the constant flow of rivers and streams.
- The formation of a peneplain often marks the final stage in the erosion of a mountain range, leaving behind a flat or gently sloping terrain.