Peneplane (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 peneplane was formed over millions of years through the relentless action of wind and water erosion.
- Geologists believe that the peneplane in this area was created during a period of tectonic stability, allowing the landscape to be worn down to a relatively flat surface.
- The peneplane that covers much of the state is a testament to the region's geological history, with its gentle slopes and broad valleys.
- As the peneplane was uplifted, the rivers that flowed across it began to cut deep valleys, creating a new landscape of hills and valleys.
- The peneplane that underlies the city is composed of ancient rocks that have been worn smooth by the forces of erosion over millions of years.