Hypsometric maps are surface maps that possess relief and present three dimensional information (this can be represented by color, shape, contour lines, and raised relief). Hypsometric maps represent elevation and topography of a certain terrain. This map shows the topography of the North American continent. The more green the color is, the lower the elevation of the terrain, and as it goes to yellow and brown, that represents a higher elevation and topography. As seen on this map, the eastern portion of the North America is significantly flatter than the western portion, which possesses a mountain range that basically flows from almost completely north to almost completely south.
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