natural features
nounUK /ˈnætʃrəl ˈfiːtʃəz/
US /ˈnætʃərəl ˈfiːtʃərz/
Natural features are parts of the land or water that were made by nature, not by people.
Mountains, rivers, and lakes are natural features you can see on a map.
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2. Physical parts of a place that exist without human construction.
The park is known for its natural features, like the waterfall and the old oak tree.
3. In geography, the shapes and forms of the Earth's surface such as hills, valleys, and coastlines.
Students learned to identify natural features on a topographic map.
4. Elements of the environment that are not man-made, including plants, animals, and water bodies.
The tour guide pointed out the natural features of the forest, including the stream and the rocky cliffs.