An upland area is a region of elevated land, generally at a higher altitude compared to the surrounding lowlands. These areas often have distinctive ecological and geological characteristics and can be important for biodiversity conservation and water catchment.
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The general elevation of Upland, California is around 1,250 feet above sea level.
Crook is a small town in County Durham, England. It is located above sea level, as it is situated in the upland area of the Pennines.
The antonym of watershed is "upland" or "highland," referring to an area of high elevation or elevated terrain rather than a low-lying area where water collects and flows into a river system.
Upland river valleys have steep sides because of the erosive power of the river cutting into the surrounding land over time. The river erodes the sides of the valley, creating the steep slopes. Additionally, the geology and underlying rock composition in upland areas can also influence the formation of steep-sided valleys.