A hypsometric map is typically a map that shows elevation in a specific area. Here in the Goiania Metropolitan Area, its elevation is showed. It is shown through 3-dimensional relief features. Some hypsometric maps show the changes in elevation through shading or color. This one does that as well. You can see what the colors match up to by the key on the right.Map found here: http://www.earthexplorer.com/2009-03/Subsurface_Geology_Challenges_Goiania_Metro.asp
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