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  • Topography: Understanding Land's Physical Features | Definition & Components
    Topography is the term used to define the physical features of land.

    It encompasses the shape, elevation, and arrangement of the land's surface, including:

    * Elevation: The height of the land above sea level.

    * Relief: The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points.

    * Slope: The steepness or gradient of the land.

    * Landforms: Natural features such as mountains, valleys, plains, and plateaus.

    * Drainage patterns: The arrangement of rivers, lakes, and other water bodies.

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