elevation

Example Sentences

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This approach reveals that regions dominated by small glaciers at lower elevations or closer to the equator face the greatest risk.

From Science Daily

Head's elevation to open the batting on the second day of the first Test will go down as one of the defining moments of the series.

From BBC

Four medium-mountain stages and six mountain stages have been scheduled for a total elevation gain of 58,156 metres, far more than both next year's Tour de France or Giro d'Italia.

From Barron's

Perhaps the player with the most making up to do is Harry Brook, who is yet to show the responsibility befitting his elevation to vice-captain.

From BBC

Death Valley’s low elevation means that any rainfall that does arrive usually evaporates due to the heat.

From Los Angeles Times