Sunday, November 29, 2009

Hypsometric Maps

http://www.earthexplorer.com/2009-03/Subsurface_Geology_Challenges_Goiania_Metro.asp

A Hypsometric map is a type of relief map in which color is used to show elevation, etc. In this particular map, the browns and whites indicate land that is high above sea level, while the blue color indicates land that has a lower elevation.

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