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The height of a landform on Earth is DEFINED as its height above sea level since sea level is the closest thing on Earth to a constant or standard starting point. Sea level itself changes with the tides and wind and weather, so we use what is called "mean sea level" which is an average of measured levels at a given place over an extended time.
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Is the altitude a measure of height above earths surface?
Yes, altitude is a measure of height above Earth's surface, typically measured in feet or meters. It can be used to indicate how high an object is located in relation to sea level or ground level.
What unit is used to measure the height of a person?
Most people measure their height in feet and inches
What SI unit is used to measure the height of a desk?
The SI unit used to measure the height of a desk is meters (m).
What is used to measure vertical wave measurement?
A device called a wave staff or stilling well is often used to measure vertical wave height. This instrument consists of a tube or pole placed vertically in the water, with markings to indicate water level fluctuations. Pressure sensors can also be used to measure water pressure changes, which can be related to wave height.
What can you use to measure a height of a palm tree?
meters is used to measure a height of a palm tree Answered by: Chelseaguzman :p
What is the measure of an angle using a protractor?
A protractor is a tool that may be used to measure an angle. The measure of the angle exists irrespective of the tool that is used to measure it. In the same way that you have a height and your height is a [mainly] fixed amount and whether it is measured with a rule or a tape measure or a laser range finder does not affect your height!
What unit can be used to measure the height of a goalpost?
mm
what unit is used to measure the height of a tree?
centimeters
What tool do you use to measure the height of a cube?
I think that the most commonly used tool to measure the height of a cube is an everyday ruler.
What metric unit would you use to measure the height of big ben?
The metric unit commonly used to measure height is the meter. So, you would measure the height of Big Ben in meters.
What instrument is used to measure temperature of a place?
A thermometer is used to measure the temperature of a place.
What does a plat form balance measure?
this is used to measure height in cm. and also the weight
