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topographic feature [2 records]

Record 1 2012-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toponymy
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

A portion of the surface of the Earth or any other planet or satellite that has recognizable identity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Entité topographique naturelle ou artificielle située sur la surface de la Terre.

OBS

Exemples : un mont; une vallée; un champ; un barrage.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Site Development
  • Landscape Architecture
DEF

A prominent or conspicuous topographic form or noticeable part thereof.

CONT

... the basic elements of a home-garden plan ... can help in creating a ... garden scheme that will provide seasonal development of a planting in relation to the house and other existing features of more of less permanent nature, such as large trees and topographical features.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Aménagement du terrain
  • Architecture paysagère
DEF

Inégalité du relief, élévation du sol amenant de la variété dans un paysage uniforme.

CONT

Appareil de visée définissant le plan dans lequel les tuyaux de drainage doivent être posés et provoquant le réglage automatique de la profondeur du travail de la sous-soleuse, quels que soient les accidents de terrain en surface.

CONT

Établissement des gazons. [...] Tous les accidents de relief, légers creux ou petites bosses, ayant fait place à une surface calme, le terrain se trouve prêt à recevoir les graines.

Spanish

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