If you are referring to baseball, the raised area is known as the pitcher's mound.
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A surface that is slightly raised is called "elevated" or "protruding."
A raised area of earth designed to hold back floodwaters is called a levee. Levees are typically built along rivers or coastlines to prevent flooding in surrounding areas. They help to redirect or contain the flow of water during periods of high water levels.
A flat raised area of land caused by uplift is called a plateau. Plateaus are characterized by their elevated and relatively flat top surface, often formed by the tectonic forces of Earth's crust pushing the land upwards.
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A raised plain is called a plateau. Plateaus are elevated flat areas of land that are typically formed by the erosion and weathering of surrounding land.