Elevated ground is a term used to describe landforms that are higher than the surrounding area. UPLAND is a six-letter term for an elevated area of land, such as a HILL or mountain. Mesa is a four-letter term for a flat-topped HILL or mountain with steep sides. HILL is a four-letter term for a natural elevation of land, usually smaller than a mountain. RISE is a four-letter term for an increase in the level of the land, such as a HILL or mound. All of these terms refer to landforms that are higher than the surrounding area and can be used to describe elevated ground.