Cliffs are steep, rocky formations that are found along coastlines and other areas of land. The term 'CLIFF' can refer to a single formation or a group of formations. The term 'SCARP' is a five-letter word used to describe a CLIFF or escarpment, which is a long, steep slope or ridge of land. Escarpments are typically formed by erosion or faulting and can be found in many different types of terrain. Both SCARP and escarpment are used to describe the same type of geological feature.