hypsography

• 对地表形态进行科学研究和测量，尤其关注陆地相对于海平面的高度。

A noun referring to the scientific study and measurement of the Earth's land surface configuration, specifically focusing on the elevation of land above sea level.

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1. Scientific study of land elevationC2formalscientific

   The branch of science that deals with the measurement and mapping of the Earth's surface above sea level, focusing on the heights and shapes of landforms.

   测高学

   • Hypsography is essential for creating accurate topographic maps.
   • The geologist specialized in hypsography to study mountain ranges.
   • Modern hypsography uses satellite data to measure elevations precisely.

   同义词hypsometry

2. Measurement of land altitudeC2formalscientific

   The process or technique of determining the elevation of points on the Earth's land surface relative to sea level.

   陆地高程测量

   • The hypsography of the region revealed a gradual slope towards the coast.
   • Accurate hypsography is critical for flood risk assessment.
   • They used hypsography to calculate the average height of the plateau.

   同义词hypsometry