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Geo words
Geography terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| antipodes | Antipodes are a pair of points that are on opposite sides of a planet (like the North Pole and the South Pole). |
| archipelago | An archipelago is a group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean. |
| atoll | An atoll is a ring (or partial ring) of coral that forms an island in an ocean or sea. |
| butte | A butte is a flat-topped rock or hill formation with steep sides. |
| cape | A cape is a pointed piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, lake, or river. |
| GPS | global positioning system. |
| oasis | An oasis is a place in the desert that has water and is fertile. |
| tributary | A tributary is a stream or river that flows into a larger river. |
| reservoir | A reservoir is a man-made lake that stores water for future use. |
| azimuth | An azimuth is the angle that a line makes with a meridian (a line of longitude), going clockwise from north. |