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Also known as regional geography

thumb|upright=1.3|A topographic map of Stowe, Vermont with [[contour lines]] thumb|upright|This false color|false-color satellite image illustrates topography of the urban core of the [[New York metropolitan area, with Manhattan at its center.]]

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Topography is the detailed description and mapping of the physical features of a landscape, including its hills, valleys, and elevation changes, often shown through contour lines on maps or satellite imagery. It matters because it helps us understand and visualize how the land is shaped, which is useful for planning, navigation, and studying how geography affects human settlements and activities.

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Instance of: academic major
Subclass of: physical geography
Part of: physical geography
Image: Topographic map example.png

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practiced by: topographer
Commons category: Topography
topic's main category: Category:Topography
different from: topology
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