The concept is most famously defined in the , where landforms evolve from "youth" to "maturity" and finally "old age". Key Characteristics of Mature Land
"Mature land" typically refers to the , characterized by maximum topographical diversity and the development of broad river valleys. mature land
The term "mature" is also used in other fields to describe land-based systems: The concept is most famously defined in the
: Rivers develop winding, "S" shaped curves (meanders) and may leave behind crescent-shaped bodies of water known as oxbow lakes. mature land