I have a place visualized in my head. I can see it perfectly. But when it comes to describing it, I immediately hit a wall. Or do I hit a mountin? Or a hill? See the geography I have in my mind fall somewhere in between--I think.
When writing, I think it's important to be specific when describing a mountain or a hill.
Using descriptive language can help readers visualize the landform you're describing. For instance, you could describe a mountain as "towering," "majestic," or "snow-capped," while you could describe a hill as "rolling," "undulating," or "covered in greenery." Including details about the terrain and vegetation can also help readers understand the characteristics of the landform. Mountains and hills are both elevated landforms that rise above the surrounding terrain. However, they differ in terms of their size, elevation, and geological formation.
But what if the land feature falls somewhere in between and not easily described as per above??
Let's look at some definitions:
Mountains. A mountain is a landform that is higher than a hill and usually has steep slopes and a pointed or rounded summit. Mountains are generally taller than 2,000 feet (600 meters) and are formed by tectonic forces, volcanic activity, or erosion. Examples of famous mountain ranges include the Himalayas, the Alps, and the Rocky Mountains.
Hills. On the other hand, a hill is a landform that is lower than a mountain and typically has gentler slopes and a more rounded or flat top. Hills are usually under 2,000 feet (600 meters) in height and are formed by erosion, volcanic activity, or tectonic forces. Examples of famous hills include the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, the Seven Hills of Rome, and the Blue Hills in Massachusetts.
I'm still stuck!
I'll just have to try to be specific and use as descriptive language as posible to help readers visualize the landform.