surrounding terrain

collocation in English

meaningsofsurroundingandterrain

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surrounding
adjective[before noun]
uk
/səˈraʊn.dɪŋ/us
/səˈraʊn.dɪŋ/
that is everywhere ...
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terrain
noun[U]
uk
/təˈreɪn/us
/təˈreɪn/
an area of land, when considering its ...
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(Definition ofsurroundingandterrainfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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These provide for adequate clearance from obstacles andsurroundingterrain.
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The value of any radar installation depends heavily on the nature of thesurroundingterrain.
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It rises over 1000m above thesurroundingterrainand 1451m above sea level.
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The crater interior has a relatively high interior albedo compared to thesurroundingterrain.
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The water level in this section is up to 3 m above thesurroundingterrain.
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The rivers that converged there split thesurroundingterraininto many separate sectors.
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The highest mountains above sea level are generally not the highest above thesurroundingterrain.
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A pedestal crater is a crater with its ejecta sitting above thesurroundingterrain.
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A pedestal crater has its ejecta above thesurroundingterrain, often forming a steep cliff.
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Sections of the creek have erodedsurroundingterrainand have formed deep ravines.
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The pass is above tree line, so thesurroundingterrainis alpine tundra.
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It has a prominence of 1,686 m, towering over a mile above thesurroundingterrain.
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There are minor operative limitations because of thesurroundingterrain.
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The peak rises high above thesurroundingterrain.
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The remainder of the floor has the same albedo as thesurroundingterrain.
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The floor is pitted by tiny impacts, but is relatively level compared to thesurroundingterrain.
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This process eventually raises a channel above thesurroundingterrain.
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The elevation allows for cooler air and more precipitation thansurroundingterrain.
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Thesurroundingterrainshows a radial pattern of grooves and braids running from north to south.
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It was the highest roller coaster in the world when compared to thesurroundingterrain.
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