What kind of landscape is Dartmoor best known for, with its exposed granite hilltops known as tors?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Open moorland
- Step 1: The landscape consists of moorland capped with many exposed granite hilltops known as tors, providing habitats for wildlife. Answer: Open moorland. Why not the others: Desert: It is not a desert landscape. Rainforest: It is not a rainforest landscape. Sand dunes: It is not a sand-dune landscape.
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