Fall
Fall noun - A downward slope.
Usage example: the sharp fall of the land sends rivers rushing to the seas
Gradient
Gradient noun - The degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon.
Usage example: the path goes up at a pretty steep gradient before leveling off
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