Question

what is topography,define it

Answer 1

Topography is the shape or configuration of the land, its physical features represented on a map by contour lines, hypsometric tints, and relief shading.

Answer 2

Topography is the study of the shape and features of the surface of the Earth and other observable astronomical objects including planets, moons, and asteroids. The topography of an area could refer to the surface shapes and features themselves, or a description (especially their depiction in maps).