The study of the shape and features of land surfaces, such as relief, drainage and vegetation, is called
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Topography
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Geometry | the part of mathematics that deals with lines, angles, shapes and solids | In geometry, we learnt how to find the area of a triangle. |
| (2) Geology | the study of the rocks of the earth and how they were formed (it looks at what lies below the surface, not at relief, drainage and vegetation) | Students of geology collected rock samples from the river bed. |
| (3) Topography (answer) | the study of the physical features of an area, such as hills, valleys, rivers and plants | The topography of Ladakh, with its high passes and dry valleys, makes travel slow. |
| (4) Topology | a branch of mathematics about shapes that stay the same when they are stretched or bent | In topology, a cup and a ring are treated as the same shape. |