Hypsography
[hip-sog-ruh-fee] /hɪpˈsɒg rə fi/
noun
1.
a branch of geography that deals with the measurement and mapping of the topography of the earth above sea level.
2.
topographical relief, especially as represented on a map.
/hɪpˈsɒɡrəfɪ/
noun
1.
the study and mapping of the earth’s topography above sea level
2.
topography or relief, or a map showing this
3.
another name for hypsometry
hypsography
(hĭp-sŏg’rə-fē)
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