surface features
nounUK /ˈsɜːfɪs ˈfiːtʃəz/
US /ˈsɜːrfɪs ˈfiːtʃərz/
Surface features are the shapes and marks you can see on the outside of something.
The map shows the surface features of the moon, like craters and mountains.
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2. The visible details on the outside of an object, such as bumps or lines.
The surface features of the rock include tiny cracks and shiny spots.
3. The natural shapes on the land, like hills, valleys, and rivers.
Scientists study the surface features of the desert to learn how wind shapes sand.
4. The outer look of a planet or moon, including mountains and plains.
Telescopes help us see the surface features of Mars.