hypsography
noun
hyp·sog·ra·phy
\hipˈsägrəfē\
Definition of hypsography
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1 : a branch of geography that deals with the measurement and mapping of the varying elevations of the earth's surface with reference to sea level
2 : topographic relief or the devices (as color shadings) by which it is indicated on maps
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Origin and Etymology of hypsography
International Scientific Vocabulary hyps- + -graphy
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