What does "mesa" mean, as a geography term?

Answer by  wallaby78 (2293)

A mesa is a raised flat surface, like a tabletop, but of course much larger. Think of a mountain with the top half sliced off, leaving a flat plain surrounded by cliffs.

Answer by  sonyacarlson (695)

A mesa is a flat top hill or mountain. It is common in the western US. It is an elevated section of land.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

"Mesa" is Spanish for table. It refers to many flat mountains in the American Southwest which rise hundreds or thousands of feet and have a flat top.

Answer by  Clement (1453)

Mesa is a table-shaped piece of land with a flat top and sides that are usually steep cliffs. The word mesa comes from Spanish and actually means table. Mesas are common in the southwestern part of the United States but also in Spain, North and South Africa, Arabia, India and Australia.