topography
noun/təˈpɑɡrəfi/
Frequency rank: #9,782 most common English word
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial features of an area of land, especially its hills, valleys, and rivers.
Example sentence
The hikers studied the topography of the mountain range before planning their route.
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