terrain

terrain

CEFR: C1-C2 /ter-rain/ [t.er0.ey1.n]

The noun terrain is used to refer to an area of land or a type of land when you are considering its physical features. For example:

Example Sentences:
The terrain changed quickly from arable land to desert.
Despite the fact that Japan as such has mountainous terrain and poor soils, the climatic conditions have made it possible to grow a variety of crops