Hypsometric maps show the different elevations of the surface of Earth and it's terrain through the use of different colors and shades. They mostly are used in smaller scale topographic maps and go from a lighter towards a darker color. This maps shows the difference elevation of the Arid ocean and the terrain around it. You can see how the ocean is darker in certian area the land goes from a ligght green to a dark brown the represent the highest point.
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