Meaning Of The Word Relief map

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Relief map Meaning

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Relief map Definition

What's The Definition Of Relief map?

relief map
A relief map is a map that shows the height of the land, usually by means of contours.

relief map in American English
a map showing by color, raised areas, etc., the different heights of landforms, as hills and valleys
noun: a map showing the relief of an area, usually by generalized contour lines

relief map in British English
noun: a map that shows the configuration and height of the land surface, usually by means of contours

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