Thesaurus results for TOPOGRAPHY

topography

noun

tə-ˈpä-grə-fē

as in geography

the physical features of a region as a whole a map of the topography of the coastline shows a significant loss of wetlands

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Recent Examples of topography Local fire experts say Los Angeles and Durango are similar in topography. —

David Marston, The Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2025 Forest managers have to think about everything from funding to topography to social tolerance in surrounding areas. —

Elizabeth Miller, Outside Online, 12 Jan. 2025 Aerial of the Pacific Palisades MORE: This is how climate change contributed to the California wildfires The topography previously shielded the Pacific Palisades from the worst of fires The Palisades' unique location has protected the most severe wildfires from spreading there. —

Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025 As noted above, hilly and mountainous terrain allows deer to use topography to their advantage, but even flatland whitetails find ways to do this. —

Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for topography

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The library’s collection encompasses all of La Jolla and is divided into sections by geography and subject matter.

— Robert Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
The Aurora Police Department currently splits its efforts among different beats, which similar to Aurora City Council wards divide up the city based on geography and police calls, and these will also be considered under the study to see if changes need to be made, Rowley said.

— R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025