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Geography · Grades 3–4

Relief Map

noun

A map that shows the differences in elevation of land, using colors or shading.

Example Sentences

"The relief map showed the mountains in brown and the lowlands in green."

"Relief maps help geographers understand the physical features of a region."

Synonyms & Related Terms

topographic mapelevation map

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