concept   escarpment

11 commonsense assertions
Cultures (11) Canada (1) United States (1) Australia (1) Western countries (1) Denmark (1) Netherlands (1) New Zealand (1) geographical (1) geological (1) local communities (1) urban planning (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 escarpment Canada Canada is home to the prominent Niagara Escarpment and other common escarpments in rugged terrains. 3
2 escarpment United States Escarpments are popular geological features in the United States, attracting hikers and sightseers. 3
3 escarpment Australia Escarpments in Australia shape the landscape and influence ecosystems. 2
4 escarpment Western countries Escarpments in Western countries provide opportunities for outdoor activities and scenic views. 2
5 escarpment Denmark In Denmark, the presence of an escarpment is a rare geographical feature due to the country's generally flat landscape. 1
6 escarpment Netherlands The Netherlands has few escarpments due to its flat landscape. 1
7 escarpment New Zealand In New Zealand, escarpments play a significant role in shaping the landscape and environment by influencing drainage patterns and ecosystems. 1
8 escarpment geographical Escarpments are natural features commonly found in areas with significant geological activity, such as plate boundaries or areas of tectonic uplift. 1
9 escarpment geological Escarpments are a common natural feature in areas with significant geological activity, such as plate boundaries or tectonic uplift. 1
10 escarpment local communities Local communities need to carefully consider the potential hazard of an escarpment when constructing and developing in the area. 1
11 escarpment urban planning Escarpments are considered potential hazards for construction and development in urban planning, necessitating careful consideration in building codes and land use planning. 1