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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. geology
  3. geomorphology
  4. landforms
  5. coastal plains

Preferred term

coastal plains

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The lowland area between the seashore and the nearest hills, often gently sloping seaward, and representing a strip of sea bottom that has emerged in recent geologic time.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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