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Geo Words
| 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. |
| azimuth | An azimuth is the angle that a line makes with a meridian (a line of longitude), going clockwise from north. |
| bathymetric map | A bathymetric map is a map of the bottom of a body of water, noting the depth contours (these are called isobaths). |
| butte | A butte is a flat-topped rock or hill formation with steep sides. |
| estuary | An estuary is where a river meets the sea or ocean. |
| isthmus | An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses. An isthmus has water on two sides. |
| mesa | A mesa is a land formation that has a flat area on the top and steep walls - mesas usually occur in dry areas. |
| quadrangle | A quadrangle is a four-sided area bounded by two lines (parallels) of latitude and two lines of longitude (meridians) on a map. |
| sound | A sound is a wide inlet of the sea or ocean that is parallel to the coastline; it often separates a coastline from a nearby island. |
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