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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