Extent

Degree or range of something, often used in geographical contexts.

scope range reach

Extent refers to the degree or range of something, often used in geographical contexts to describe an area's size.

/ɪkˈstent/

From Old French 'estendre' meaning 'to stretch out', ultimately from Latin 'extendere'.

Extent is like how far something stretches out - think of a big field, or how much land a country covers.

The extent of the Amazon rainforest is approximately 2
1 million square miles
The term 'extent' comes from the Latin word 'extens,' meaning length or range
Scientists use satellite imagery to measure the extent of glaciers and ice sheets

What does extent mean? It refers to the degree or range of something
How is it used in geography? To describe the area covered by a landform or region
Can extent be used figuratively? Yes, it can describe the degree to which something exists

range scope area

size measurement area

area distance length

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