land surface

noun

The outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of soil, vegetation, and other components.

Meanings

nounland surface (plural land surfaces)

plural land surfaces

  1. geographyThe outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of soil, vegetation, and other components.
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