elevation difference
[/ˌɛləˈveɪʃən ˈdɪfərəns/]
nounpl: elevation differences
diferença de elevação
1. The vertical distance or height difference between two points at different altitudes
The elevation difference between the base camp and the summit is 2,000 meters.
A diferença de elevação entre o acampamento base e o cume é de 2.000 metros.
2. In surveying and cartography, the vertical separation measured between two locations on terrain
Engineers calculated the elevation difference to plan the bridge construction.
Os engenheiros calcularam a diferença de elevação para planejar a construção da ponte.
3. In hiking and mountaineering, the gain or loss in altitude along a route
This trail has a significant elevation difference that makes it challenging for beginners.
Esta trilha tem uma diferença de elevação significativa que a torna desafiadora para iniciantes.
This term is widely used in Brazil's growing hiking and outdoor recreation communities, particularly in regions like the Serra da Mantiqueira and Chapada Diamantina. In the USA, it's essential terminology for hikers planning routes and for construction and civil engineering projects. The concept is crucial in both countries for understanding terrain difficulty and planning infrastructure.
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