what does topography mean
Topography is a field of planetary science comprising the study of surface shape and features of the Earth and other observable astronomical objects including planets, moons, and asteroids. It is also the description of such surface shapes and features.iktionary (3.00 / 2 votes) Rate this definition: topography (Noun). a precise description of a place. topography (Noun). a detailed graphic representation of the surface features of a place or object. topography (Noun). the features themselves (the terrain). topography (Noun).