die Erdoberfläche
Translation
Earth's surface, surface of the Earth
Examples
Die Erdoberfläche besteht hauptsächlich aus Wasser.
The Earth's surface consists mainly of water.
Vulkane verändern die Erdoberfläche ständig.
Volcanoes constantly change the Earth's surface.
Grammar Patterns
die Erdoberfläche ((as subject/object)) the Earth's surface Die Erdoberfläche ist nicht glatt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Landoberfläche (land surface)
Etymology
Composed of 'Erde' (Earth) and 'Oberfläche' (surface). Literally 'Earth-surface'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Erd' is Earth, 'ober' is over/upper, and 'Fläche' is area/surface. The 'over-area' of the Earth.