hilldominated

Hilldominated is a term used in geography and geomorphology to describe a landscape that is characterized by the presence of hills or hillocks that dominate the terrain. This type of landscape is often found in areas where the underlying geology is composed of resistant rocks that form hills, while the surrounding areas are composed of softer, more easily eroded rocks. The hills in a hilldominated landscape can vary in size and shape, ranging from small knolls to large, isolated mountains. These hills can be scattered throughout the landscape or clustered together in groups. The presence of hills in a hilldominated landscape can have a significant impact on the local climate, soil, and vegetation. The hills can act as barriers to wind and precipitation, leading to variations in temperature and moisture across the landscape. The soil on the hills is often shallower and less fertile than the soil in the valleys, which can lead to differences in vegetation types. Hilldominated landscapes can be found in a variety of environments, including grasslands, forests, and deserts. They are often associated with areas of low relief, where the elevation differences between the hills and the surrounding terrain are relatively small. Examples of hilldominated landscapes include the rolling hills of the Midwest United States, the chalk hills of southern England, and the granite hills of the Scottish Highlands.