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MANIPULATE TOPOGRAPHY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1998-11-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
- Site Development
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- manipulate landform
1, record 1, English, manipulate%20landform
correct, verb phrase
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- manipulate topography 1, record 1, English, manipulate%20topography
correct, verb phrase
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One of the landscape architect's ... characteristics is the ability to work sensitively with and manipulate landform .... The trademark of the landscape architectural profession includes the modification and stewardship of the earth's surface for our use and enjoyment. 1, record 1, English, - manipulate%20landform
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Some of the more common means for depicting and manipulating topography include contours, value and color, hachures, mathematical expressions, three-dimensional models, and computer graphics. 1, record 1, English, - manipulate%20landform
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
- Aménagement du terrain
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- modifier le relief du sol
1, record 1, French, modifier%20le%20relief%20du%20sol
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- modifier le relief d'un terrain 2, record 1, French, modifier%20le%20relief%20d%27un%20terrain
correct
- modifier le relief initial 3, record 1, French, modifier%20le%20relief%20initial
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On nomme terrassements les travaux qui permettent de modifier le relief d'un terrain; on procède par déblais (enlèvement des terres) et remblais (apport de terres). 2, record 1, French, - modifier%20le%20relief%20du%20sol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le relief du sol. De la nature du sol dépendent la facilité ou la difficulté de modifier le relief initial. 3, record 1, French, - modifier%20le%20relief%20du%20sol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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