Orography (from the Greek όρος, hill, γραφία, to write)'s the study of the formation and relief of mountains, and can more broadly include hills, and any part of a region's elevated terrain. Orography (also known as oreography, orology or oreology) falls within the broader discipline of geomorphology. Uses Orography has a major impact on global climate, for instance the orography of East Africa substantially determines the strength of the Indian… (More on Orography)