WONDER #847: What Is a Butte?

Question 1 of 3

The word “butte” comes from a French word meaning what?

  1. behind
  2. small hill
  3. beautiful
  4. fireman

Question 2 of 3

Buttes are taller than they are wide while what have tops that are wider than they are tall?

  1. mountains
  2. valleys
  3. mesas
  4. wetlands

Question 3 of 3

Buttes and mesas are usually found in what type of area?

  1. dry
  2. wet
  3. moist
  4. wetland

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