Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Hypsometric Map

Hypsometric maps are used to show different elevations of terrain through the use of color and shading. As you can see in this hypsometric map of France, the lower areas by the sea share a darker tint than do those areas that are inland and at higher elevations.

http://www.reliefshading.com/colors/pictures/hypso_france.jpg

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