relative hypsography

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Hypsography — studies the distribution of elevations on the surface of the Earth, and is sometimes applied to other rocky planets such as Mars or Venus. The term originates from the Greek word polytonic|ὕψος hypsos meaning height. Most often it is used only in … Wikipedia
hypsography — [hɪp sɒgrəfi] noun the study and mapping of the relative altitudes of different areas of the earth s surface. Derivatives hypsographic adjective hypsographical adjective … English new terms dictionary
map — mappable, adj. mapper, n. /map/, n., v., mapped, mapping. n. 1. a representation, usually on a flat surface, as of the features of an area of the earth or a portion of the heavens, showing them in their respective forms, sizes, and relationships… … Universalium
Map — /map/, n. Walter, c1140 1209?, Welsh ecclesiastic, poet, and satirist. Also, Mapes /mayps, may peez/. * * * I Graphic representation, drawn to scale and usually on a flat surface, of features usually geographic, geologic, or geopolitical of an… … Universalium
MAP — See modified American plan. * * * I Graphic representation, drawn to scale and usually on a flat surface, of features usually geographic, geologic, or geopolitical of an area of the Earth or of any celestial body. Globes are maps represented on… … Universalium

Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopedias