why are "the downs" predomanantly hilly places?

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geography students and geologists get a grip!

2007-02-10 00:20:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography

I live on Epsom Downs, at the top of the hill. Yes, you are right, it is always difficult to explain to people!

2007-02-10 00:30:08 · answer #1 · answered by gorgeousfluffpot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because of the 'ups' that normally go with them.

2007-02-10 00:22:58 · answer #2 · answered by Polo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Cos if you fall you go downnnnnnnnn!

2007-02-10 00:29:15 · answer #3 · answered by nosy old lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

From Old English 'dun' - which also gave us 'dune'.
Don't let it get you down!

2007-02-10 00:31:48 · answer #4 · answered by mad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋