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orography

/ɒˈrɒɡ.rə.fi/

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noun

/ɒˈrɒɡ.rə.fi/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее раздел физической географии, занимающийся изучением, описанием и картографированием гор и горных систем.

A noun referring to the branch of physical geography that deals with the study, description, and mapping of mountains and mountain systems.

uncountable

  1. The study of mountainsC2formalscientific

    The branch of physical geography that deals with the formation, structure, and distribution of mountains and mountain ranges.

    ruОрография

    • Orography helps explain why certain regions receive more rainfall.
    • The orography of the Himalayas influences the climate of South Asia.
    • Students of geology often study orography to understand landform evolution.

    Synonymsorology

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  • orographies plural form
  • orographies' possessive plural form
  • orography's possessive singular form