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Letter TGeology glossary

Topography

Topography refers to the arrangement of natural and artificial features on the Earth’s surface, including the study of relief, elevation, and landforms. It is significant in geography, geology, and environmental science for understanding landscape evolution, land use planning, and the interaction between natural processes and human activities. 

Erosion types across arid to humid landscapes diagram (topography)
Fig. 1 Erosion types across arid to humid landscapes diagram (topography)

Source Strahler, A. H. (1969). “Physical Geography.” Wiley.

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