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What kind of terrain do we live in |
| Answer» Terrain\xa0or\xa0relief\xa0(also\xa0topographical\xa0relief) involves the vertical and horizontal dimensions of\xa0landsurface. The term\xa0bathymetry\xa0is used to describe\xa0underwater\xa0relief, while\xa0hypsometry\xa0studies terrain relative to\xa0sea level. The Latin word\xa0terra\xa0(the root of\xa0terrain) means "earth."In\xa0physical geography, terrain is the lay of the land. This is usually expressed in terms of the\xa0elevation,\xa0slope, and orientation of terrain features. Terrain affects surface water flow and distribution. Over a large area, it can affect\xa0weather\xa0and\xa0climate\xa0patterns. | |