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angles and horizontal dslances.
hypsometer—An instrument used in
determining elevations of poims on the Earlh’s
w rfacs in relatiin to sea level by determining
atmospheric pressure through observation of
the bolting point (temperature) of water at each
point.
hypeometrlc map (or chart)-See
hypstogrephic mep.
hypeometrlc tint ecale-A graphic scale In
the mergln of maps and charts which Indicates
heights or depths by graduated shades of
cofors. See afso hyps.ornetrlc tint Ing,
hypsomelrlc tinting—(JCS) A method of
showing relief on maps and charts by coloring,
in different shadea. those parts whIcfI fie
between selected levels. Alse called eltllude
tlms; color gradients; elevatlon tlnte;
gradlant tints; layer tints.
hypaometry—The arf of determining, by any
method, surface elevations on the Earth with
relerence 10 sea level,
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