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geo words
Mrs Lucas
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bathymetric map | A bathymetric map is a map of the bottom of a body of water, noting the depth contours (these are called isobaths). |
| atoll | An atoll is a ring (or partial ring) of coral that forms an island in an ocean or sea. azimuth |
| Antarctic Circle | The Antarctic Circle is an imaginary circle at latitude 66°30' S, around the south pole. |
| oasis | An oasis is a place in the desert that has water and is fertile. |
| South Pole | The South Pole is the point on the Southern Hemisphere of the Earth that is farthest south. It is 90° south of the equator. |
| North Pole | The North Pole is the point on the Northern Hemisphere of the Earth that is farthest north. It is 90° north of the equator. |
| political map | A political map is a map that shows cultural features, like the political boundaries of countries, states, provinces, and cities. |
| planar projection | A planar projection is a type of map in which the details of the globe are projected onto a plane (a flat surface) yielding a rectangular-shaped map. Cylindrical maps have a lot of distortion towards the edges. |
| road map | A road map shows major and minor highways, plus cities and towns. This type of map is used by road travelers, and often shows other information useful for travelers, including parks and campgrounds. |
| relief map | A relief map is a topographic map that uses different colors or shades to indicate elevations. |
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