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NALT Full

Preferred term

lowlands

Type

Topic

Definition

In physical geography, a broad expanse of land that is low in relation to the surrounding area.
Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

landforms

Narrower concepts

floodplains

Related concepts

Synonyms

bottomlands
lowland areas

In other languages

tierras bajas

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/18874

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