Monday, September 15, 2008

Hypsometric map of Canada


www.maps.com/map.aspx?pid=1312

This is a hypsometric map of Canada with some of the Northern United States, Alaska, and Greenland also shown. A hypsometric map is a map that shows elevation and contours through shading, tinting, and sometimes batching. It's main purpose is to show relief of the land through these means.

http://www.answers.com/topic/hypsometric-map

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