Question

a ___ is a flat-topped hill with steep sides.
options: plateau, butte, plain, mesa, basin

Explanation:

• A plateau is a large flat - topped area with relatively gentle slopes compared to the description.
• A butte is a small, flat - topped hill with steep sides, which matches the given definition.
• A plain is a large area of flat land with little or no elevation change, not a hill.
• A mesa is a large flat - topped hill, but generally larger than a butte.
• A basin is a low - lying area, often with a depression, not a flat - topped hill with steep sides.

Answer:

B. butte