Topographic Mapping Vocabulary

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noun the science or technique of measuring heights above sea level

  • Hypsometry is the measurement of the elevation of the Earth's surface above sea level.
  • I learned about hypsometry in my geography class - it's all about measuring heights above sea level.
  • Hypsometry sounds like a fancy term for measuring how high things are.
  • In the world of hypsometry, the peaks and valleys of the land tell a story of its geological history.