
Terrain
Literal Ground
When 'terrain' is used, it refers to real physical land or ground.

Vehicles need to be equipped for snow-covered terrain.
Descriptive Detail
Use 'terrain' to describe physical features when mentioning a specific location.

The coastal terrain here is dotted with lighthouses.
Beyond Appearance
'Terrain' includes not just how land looks, but also its conditions and qualities.

The marshy terrain attracted a variety of birds.
Compare with
AreaGeographyGroundLandscapeRegionReliefTerritoryTopography
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