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topography (təpŏg`rəfē), description or representation of the features and configuration of land surfaces. Topographic maps use symbols and coloring, with particular attention given to the shape and elevations of terrain. Relief is portrayed by means of contour contour or contour line, line on a topographic map connecting points of equal elevation above or below mean sea level. It is thus a kind of isopleth, or line of equal quantity.
..... Click the link for more information. lines, hachures, shading, or coloring to represent elevations, depressions, and depths of water; natural and human-made features, such as rivers, forests, urbanized areas, bridges, roads, and power lines, are indicated by symbols and color overlays. Topography is often used incorrectly as a synonym for relief; the submarine analogue is bathymetry. topography 1. the study or detailed description of the surface features of a region 2. the detailed mapping of the configuration of a region 3. the land forms or surface configuration of a region topography [tə′päg·rə·fē] (geography) The general configuration of a surface, including its relief; may be a land or water-bottom surface. The natural surface features of a region, treated collectively as to form. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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