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topography


Meanings
  • noun

    The study of the natural and artificial features of the earth's surface.


Pronunciation




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Variants
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topographies , topography
Etymology
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From the Greek words 'topos' meaning place and 'graphia' meaning description.


Trivia
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  1. Topography was used extensively during ancient times for military planning.

  2. The first topographical maps were created during the Roman Empire.


Related Concepts
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  1. Geography: Topography is a subfield of geography, focusing on the detailed description of the earth's surface.

  2. Cartography: Topography is essential in creating accurate maps and topographical charts.


Culture
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Topography has been used extensively in various fields such as cartography, geology, archaeology, and literature.

How to Memorize "topography"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a detailed map or a bird's eye view of the earth's surface. Visualize the different landforms, bodies of water, and man-made structures.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'topography' with 'map' or 'landscape'. This can help in remembering its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Topography is the study of the TO and GRAPH of the EARTH'.


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