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Topography

Topography, tuh POG ruh fee, is the natural and artificially created surface features of the land. These include hills, valleys, streams, lakes, bridges, tunnels, roads, and cities. Topography is also the science of making an accurate and detailed drawing of such features. See also Map; Photogrammetry; Surveying. More »

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