Definition of orography
: a branch of physical geography that deals with mountains
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From the measurements taken during the field trip with Ms. Ermirio, the students will design a three-dimensional orography of the area.
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Origin and Etymology of orography
International Scientific Vocabulary
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First Known Use: circa 1846
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