Hypsometric maps are used to show the topography and elevation of the land being displayed. The different types of topography and elevation are represented by different colors and shading. The colors green, beige, yellow, red, and white are most commonly used. The color green represents lower elevations while beige and yellow represent a higher elevation. This type of map is also used to show differences in ocean depth. The darker the color blue the deeper the ocean. The example hypsometric map shows the different levels of elevation in Spain.
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