terrain

Example Sentences

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The few remaining individuals live in barren, rugged terrain at high elevations.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to clothing that protects against the wind and cold, anyone attempting to climb steep terrain covered in snow and ice should have mountaineering boots, heavy metal crampons and an ice ax.

From Los Angeles Times

The mountainous terrain stands out clearly, making it easier to see how the events are distributed across the region.

From Science Daily

"Waterfall Country is a naturally challenging landscape with steep, uneven terrain and paths that can be affected by weather, erosion, and high visitor pressure."

From BBC

The run falls about 1,200 vertical feet below a slow, three-person lift that ferries expert skiers to some of Mammoth’s most adventurous terrain.

From Los Angeles Times