An azimuth is the angle that a line makes with a meridian (a line of longitude), going clockwise from north.

A bathymetric map is a map of the bottom of a body of water, noting the depth contours (these are called isobaths).

A conic projection is a type of map in which a cone is wrapped around a sphere (the globe), and the details of the globe are projected onto the conic surface. Then, the cone is unwrapped into a flat surface.

cylindrical projection

A cylindrical projection is a type of map in which a cylinder is wrapped around a sphere (the globe), and the details of the globe are projected onto the cylindrical surface. Then, the cylinder is unwrapped into a flat surface.

A forestry map is a map that notes the density, kind, size, and value of the trees in an area.

Geomorphology is the scientific field that investigates how landforms are formed on the Earth (and other planets).

A fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet that is bordered by steep cliffs.

An estuary is where a river meets the sea or ocean.

An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses. An isthmus has water on two sides.

A geologic map is a map that notes the structure and composition of geologic features, like the presence of minerals, rock types, earthquake faults, underground water, and landslide areas.

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Question	Answer
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).
conic projection	A conic projection is a type of map in which a cone is wrapped around a sphere (the globe), and the details of the globe are projected onto the conic surface. Then, the cone is unwrapped into a flat surface.
cylindrical projection	A cylindrical projection is a type of map in which a cylinder is wrapped around a sphere (the globe), and the details of the globe are projected onto the cylindrical surface. Then, the cylinder is unwrapped into a flat surface.
forestry map	A forestry map is a map that notes the density, kind, size, and value of the trees in an area.
geomorphology	Geomorphology is the scientific field that investigates how landforms are formed on the Earth (and other planets).
fjord	A fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet that is bordered by steep cliffs.
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.
geologic map	A geologic map is a map that notes the structure and composition of geologic features, like the presence of minerals, rock types, earthquake faults, underground water, and landslide areas.

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