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hypsometries
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the measurement of land elevation variations comparing to sea level or a chosen reference point
- Hypsometry helps map mountains and valleys accurately.
- The valley's hypsometry showed its low elevation.
- Hypsometry guides urban planners in development decisions.
- The geologist used hypsometry to analyze canyon formation.
- Hiking revealed hypsometry's gradual elevation changes.
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