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Butte

earth science Maturity 7-9

A butte is a tall hill.

Monument Valley, late afternoon.jpg
Monument Valley, late afternoon.jpg
It has steep sides. The top is small and flat. Hard rock stays on top. Wind wears the rest away. It looks like a landmark. Can you find one in a book?

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