the collective features on the surface of the earth, including relief, hydrography and cultural features. Topographic maps of the U.S. are produced by the U.S. Geological Survey for GIS use. In public health, topographic maps can reveal disease associations with elevation, surface water, wind direction, solar exposure, time and other factors.
The form of the features of the actual surface of the Earth in a particular region considered collectively.
Shape or configuration of the land surface; represented in map form by contour lines.
The surface features of an object or "how it looks" its texture; direct relation between these features and materials properties (hardness, reflectivity...etc.).
The surface features of a landscape.
The shape and form of the surface of a planet.
Description of the physical characteristics of an area that shows relative positions and elevation.
The graphic representation of the landform on a map by the use of contour lines.
A detailed description or representation of the features, both natural and artificial, of an area.
The surface elevations of a property.
(a) The surface configuration of the Earth or of another planet or a satellite, or of a portion thereof, including the planimetric and altimetric aspects, i.e. the situation in the map plane and the relief. (b) Description and graphic representation of the above.
The shape of the surface of the earth in a given area.
Description of the geographical surface features of a region.
the characteristic of a surface referring to its degree of flatness and smoothness.
The physical features, such as elevation, of an area or the representation of its features on a map
General configuration of a region.
the physical features of a geographic area, such as those represented on a map, taken collectively; especially, the relief and contours of the land.
the general description of a land surface including its relief and the position of natural and man-made features
Surface features of land; elevation, ridges, slope, contour.
Features of the natural land surface.
The configuation of the surface of land, including the position of natural objects.
Representation of the physical structure of an environment.
The physical and natural features of an area of land. It usually refers to the elevation, slope and configuration of the surface of the area.
A special description of a part or region.
The shape of Earth's surface or the geometry of landforms in a geographic area.
"The shape of the Earth's surface, above and below sea level; the set of landforms in a region; the distribution of elevation. "
the configuration of a land surface, including its relief
The natural or physical surface features of a region, considered collectively as to form; the features revealed by the contour lines of a map.
the relief (surface) features of an area
Local geography, features of a district or the knowledge or description of them.
The physical features, including the configuration, of a landscape.
configuration or map of the sea floor.
surface features of land or description of the features of any object A detailed topography of the region showed several old, abandoned mines. topographer (n), topographic (adj)
The physical features of a place; or the study and depiction of physical features, including terrain relief.
Mapping of land surface shape
precise detailed study of the surface features of a region
the layout of the major natural and man-made physical features of the earth's surface. Bridges, highways, trees, rivers and fields are all parts of the earth's topography.
The natural and constructed relief of an area.
the features on the surface of a particular area of land such as mountains, valleys, or rivers
The features, natural and synthetic, that make up a region or area
The elevation(s) and relief of land surfaces in a region.
The detailed delineation of natural and man-made features of a region on maps and charts.
The configuration of a surface area including its relief, or relative elevations, and position of its natural and manmade features.
The disposition of the major natural and man-made physical features of the earth’s surface, such as would be entered on a map. It would include contour-lines of elevation although the term is often used to denote elevation characteristics.
the contour of the land surface; the arrangement of the land surface including its relief and the position of its natural and man-made features
pattern of elevation of the Earth's surface including the ocean bottom. A topographic map displays surface features.
The pattern of elevation of the land surface.
The collective features of the Earth's surface, including relief, hydrology and cultural features. The features may be accurately located on topographic maps.
The description of the outward appearance of landscape elements is called topography.
a map of the corneal surface
The representation on maps or charts of the surface features of a region in such a manner as to illustrate their relative positions and elevations. ( topographie)
A map detailing the profile of the surface details of the cornea to assist in laser vision correction and contact lens fitting.
the detailed study or description of external features of the body with reference to those underneath
relief of the land surface; the graphic portrayal of that relief in map form by the use of contour lines.
The set of physical features, such as mountains, valleys, and the shapes of landforms, that characterizes a given landscape.
The detailed description and analysis of the features of a relatively small area, district or locality.
a description of natural and artificial features of an area, including altitudinal variations.
Configuration (relief) of the land surface; the graphic delineation or portrayal of that configuration in map form, as by contour lines; in oceanography the term is applied to a surface such as the sea bottom or surface of given characteristics within the water mass.
term applied to the surface features or relief of the earth, or to a graphic description of these features, as in topographic map
the physical features of a region or place.
the detailed description of the physical features of an area.
The physical or natural features of the land.
An accurate and detailed description of a place, including land surface configuration, both man-mad and natural. Topography can be described in terms like "level", "steep", "broken", or "rolling".
The relative positions and elevations of the natural or man-made features of an area that describe the configuration of its surface.
The relief, elevation or shape of the earth in a given area.
Nature of surface or land, e.g., level, rolling mountainous.
Variation in altitude of the landscape.
The physical configuration of the landscape with particular reference to relief and contour.
The elevation and slope of the land as it exists or is proposed. It is represented on drawings by lines connecting points at the same elevation. Typically illustrated by dashed lines for existing topography and solid lines for proposed.
A Features field to indicate the topography of the land. (Upslope, Regular, Rolling, etc.)
The relief features or surface configuration of an area.
A term used in Cartography (map-making) which describes the physical features of the landscape, both natural and man-made. In Radio Communications terms, Topography is important in the way in which it may affect the propagation of Radio Waves. A knowledge of the local Topography is useful when deciding where to site aerials.
the relief or distance between high and low elevations.
The form and structure of the surface of land (i.e. hilly, flat, etc.)
The physical movements or description of a motor behavior.
the analysis of the surface details of a location or district..
The physical features of a landscape especially its relief and slope. [Gk. topos. place + graphos, written.
Physical shape of the ground surface in a geographic area.
The surface features of a region or country; rivers, mountains, plains, and so on.
The features of the surface of the earth, including relief, vegetation and water.
the natural configuration of the surface of the earth, changing elevations
The accurate and detailed description or drawing of places or items and their surface details. Used to determine the corneal profile in order to program the computer for refractive correction as well as for post-operative corneal analysis.
The configuration of a surface including its relief. In oceanography the term is applied to a surface such as the sea bottom ( cf. Bathymetry) or a surface of given characteristics within the water mass.
The three-dimensional characteristics of an area, including both natural and man-made features. Back to top of Glossary page
The representation of a portion of the earth's surface showing natural and man-made features of a give locality such as rivers, streams, ditches, lakes, roads, buildings and most importantly, variations in ground elevations for the terrain of the area.
study or description of a tract of land showing specific relations of component parts such as shape, slope, elevation, features, etc. See USGS
The configuration of a surface including its relief (usually represented by contours and spot elevations) and the positions of its natural and cultural features as shown on a map or plan.
The physical or surface features of an area.
The graphic depiction of the shapes and features, and especially the elevations, of an area. This is usually depicted on maps and charts, using printed lines that represent the contours of the surface. Biodiversity is strongly linked to the elevation of the environment, so a knowledge of topography is essential to researchers. For decades, topographical maps were created by land-based surveyors, using altimeters and transits. Now, stunning maps are produced by remote sensing from high-flying airplanes and satellites and even radar. These maps can show not only elevation and land-based features such as streams and lakes, but also (using colors) the sorts of vegetation growing below.
n. The relief features of the Earth's surface, above and below sea level; the set of landforms in a region.
Refers to the layering of features on a device structure causing contours on the surface. The degree of flatness and/or smoothness is very important in wafer fabrication.
The configuration of a planetary surface including its relief and the position of its natural and man made features. The study of topography. Topology
Detailed and accurate description of a place or region outlining such landform characteristics as elevation, slopes, and water courses.
the description and mapping of the physical features (mountains, rivers, lakes, etc.) of the Earth's surface
The shape or configuration of the Earth's surface; used especially in regards to the part of it within visual range from some particular place.
the relief (change in elevation) that gives the Earth's surface it's shape.
The shape of a surface (e.g. the earth's surface) and the relations among its man-made and natural features.
The state of the surface of the land; may be rolling, rough, flat, etc.
a description or representation of artificial or natural features on or of the ground.
The form of the terrain. The description of the surface features in graphic terms is depicted by contours.
A map detailing the profile of the surface details of the cornea to assist in laser vision correction. Assists PRK and LASIK. See corneal topography.
The general configuration of a land surface.
Physical features, such as hills, valleys, and plains that shape the surface of the earth.
the physical features of a place or region
The relief exhibited by a surface.
the configuration of a surface, especially the earth's surface, including its relief and the position of its natural and man-made features
the physical features of a district or region, the relief and contour of the land.
The nature of the surface of land; topography may be level, rolling, mountainous.
The physical contour of real property; Example: flat and level, or on a hillside.
The configuration of the earth's surface and the position of its natural and manmade features. The features of a place or region. Examples are: rivers, mountains, hills, creeks, roads, fences, power lines, swamps, etc.
Art of mapping the physical features of a region. The topography describes the characteristics of an area, such as its contours, flatness, mountainous, etc.
The physical features of a surface area including relative elevations and the position of natural and man-made (anthropogenic) features.
1. The form of the terrain. 2. The description of the surface features in graphic terms, depicted by contour lines showing ground elevation.