orography

IPA: ɝˈɑgrʌfi

Examples of "orography" in Sentences

The orography of the region determined the path of the river as it flowed through the mountains
The orography of the land made it difficult for farmers to cultivate crops on such steep slopes
The study of orography helps geologists understand the formation of mountains and valleys
The orography of the terrain played a key role in the outcome of the military strategy in the battle
The orography of the island created breathtaking views from the mountaintop