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altitude vs elevation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| altitudenoun/ˈæl.tə.tuːd/ | Meaning the height of a place or object above the level of the sea | Goes with high altitude | Example Da Lat is cool all year because of its high altitude. |
| elevationnoun/ˌel.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the height of a place above the level of the sea; also the act of raising something | Goes with high elevation | Example Sa Pa sits at an elevation of about 1,500 meters. |
Which word fits?
1 of 3Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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