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The top of a plateau is the highest point in an area. The difference between the top of the plateau and the lowest point in the area is 250 meters.

Which word describes this 250-meter measurement?

elevation
relief
slope
topography

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The answer is B) relief

Relief is the is the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points in an area.

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Answer:

Relief

Relief refers to the highest and lowest point elevation in an area.

Slope is the measure of steepness

Topography refers to the arrangement of the land in an area

Elevation on the other hand is the distance above sea level

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