topography

[ US /təˈpɑɡɹəfi/ ]
[ UK /təpˈɒɡɹəfi/ ]
NOUN
  1. precise detailed study of the surface features of a region
  2. the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
Linguix Browser extension
Fix your writing
on millions of websites
Get Started For Free Linguix pencil

How To Use topography In A Sentence

  • Titan's dunes bend around hills and upland plateaus, revealing how Titan's wind interacts with the topography.
  • However, there is a potential for increased tourism because of the natural beauty and varied topography and because the country is unspoiled and inexpensive.
  • This parkland-styled course has tree-lined fairways that follow the gentle roll of the surrounding topography.
  • The site plan responds to the site's topography, respecting natural arroyos and ridges.
  • The topography of the area, its elevation and the fact that it is situated further north, are the main reasons why the Gobi is so cold in the winter.
  • This use of the available topography provided natural insulation that kept the cellars an even, cool temperature.
  • Although a small country, with a land mass of 18,919 square miles, Slovakia's topography varies widely.
  • Perhaps the best-known, near-global, space-borne data-set prior to the German venture came from the US Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) of 2000.
  • This topography limits Iraq's ability to impound the waters of the Euphrates behind high dams; consequently, they empty into the Gulf without being put to use.
  • The topography of the actual route with its monuments and trails, its rivers and bridges, its steep hills and precipitous valleys, is meticulously represented.
View all
This website uses cookies to make Linguix work for you. By using this site, you agree to our cookie policy