topography
intermediateB2/təˈpɒɡrəfi/ · to-pog-ra-phy
The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
Meanings
The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
کسی علاقے کی قدرتی اور انسانی خصوصیات کی ترتیب۔
زمین کی سطح
zameen ki satah
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- detailed topography
- topography map
- local topography
Example Sentences
The topography of the region affects its climate.
علاقے کی زمین کی سطح اس کے موسم پر اثر ڈالتی ہے۔
Ilaqe ki zameen ki satah is ke mausam par asar daalti hai.
Understanding topography is essential for urban planning.
شہری منصوبہ بندی کے لئے زمین کی سطح کو سمجھنا ضروری ہے۔
Shehri mansoobabandi ke liye zameen ki satah ko samajhna zaroori hai.
Cartographers often study the topography of an area.
نقشہ نویس اکثر کسی علاقے کی زمین کی سطح کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں۔
Naqsha nevis aksar kisi ilaake ki zameen ki satah ka mutaala karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'top' in topography as the topographical features you see on a map.
Imagine a detailed mountain range map with rivers and hills.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "topographia" — description of a place
First known use: 17th century
The term 'topography' has its origins in Greek, where 'topos' means place and 'grapho' means to write. It has been used since the 17th century.