terrain
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 terrain facts

• When relief is described underwater, the term bathymetry is used
• The Latin Word "Terra (The root word of terrain)," is "Earth
• Terrain is used as a general term in physical geography, referring to the lay of the land
• This is usually expressed in terms of the elevation, slope, and orientation of terrain features
• Terrain affects surface water flow and distribution
• Over a large area, it can affect weather and climate patterns