A mesa is a landform characterized by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A mesa is a landform characterized by:

A. Steep-sided flat-topped hill

B. Deep sea trench

C. Glacial valley

D. Coral island

Answer: Option A

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Mesas are elevated flat-topped landforms with steep sides formed by erosion.

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