How to Get Topography from Google Earth

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Google Earth program installed on your computer.

   Once opened, you will see a beautiful 3-D rendition of our world.
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   Step 2: Search the area.

   Use the search box on the upper left corner and enter the location of the area you want to view.
   
   Click the “Search” button beside the search field, and just like in Google Maps, Google Earth will bring you to the location you’ve entered. , At first glance, you may not see the navigation area on the top right of the map.
   
   Hover over it, and it will appear clearly.
   
   You will see some navigation buttons to help you move around the map. , Focus on the area whose topography you want to get.
   
   Use the navigation buttons and arrows to move around the map, pan the view, and zoom in or out.
   
   Stop when you reach your map view. , Wait a few moments for the screen to focus.
   
   Once it’s done, you can see the different surface features of the area.
   
   If it has mountains, hills or creeks, you will see them.
   
   You can again use the navigation buttons to move around the view.
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   Step 3: Locate the navigation bar.

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   Step 4: Set the map.

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   Step 5: Get the topography.

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