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- Dictionaryto·pog·ra·phy/təˈpäɡrəfē/
noun
- 1. the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area: "the topography of the island"
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Topography is the art or practice of showing on maps or charts the heights and depths of the features of a place or region. It also means the shape and height and depth of the features of a place or object.
Topography is the study of the land surface and its features, such as mountains, valleys, rivers, and contours. Learn how topographic maps are created, used, and analyzed by various professionals and disciplines.
TOPOGRAPHY definition: 1. the physical appearance of the natural features of an area of land, especially the shape of its…. Learn more.
Topography is the study of the forms and features of land surfaces. The topography of an area may refer to the land forms and features themselves, or a description or depiction in maps.
1. uncountable noun. Topography is the study and description of the physical features of an area, for example its hills, valleys, or rivers, or the representation of these features on maps. 2. countable noun [usually singular, with poss] The topography of a particular area is its physical shape, including its hills, valleys, and rivers.
TOPOGRAPHY meaning: 1. the physical appearance of the natural features of an area of land, especially the shape of its…. Learn more.
The three-dimensional arrangement of physical attributes (such as shape, height, and depth) of a land surface in a place or region. Physical features that make up the topography of an area include mountains, valleys, plains, and bodies of water.
