Terrengformen

Terrengformer, also known as landforms, are natural physical features of the Earth's surface. They are the result of geological processes that have shaped the planet over millions of years. These processes include tectonic activity, erosion, weathering, and deposition.

Common examples of terrengformer include mountains, which are large natural elevations of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; hills, which are similar to mountains but smaller and less steep; valleys, which are depressions in the land, often formed by rivers or glaciers; plateaus, which are large, flat areas of land that are significantly higher than the surrounding terrain; and plains, which are extensive areas of flat or gently sloping land.

Other significant terrengformer include coastlines, which are the boundaries between land and sea; islands, which are landmasses completely surrounded by water; deserts, which are arid regions with very little precipitation; and bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans, which themselves can be considered as terrengformer due to their unique shapes and interactions with the land. The study of these features and the processes that create them is known as geomorphology.