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Geo words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| altitude | Altitude is the height of an area, measured from sea level. |
| Antarctic Circle | The Antarctic Circle is an imaginary circle at latitude 66°30' S, around the south pole. |
| bay | A bay is a body of water that is partly enclosed by land (and is usually smaller than a gulf). |
| butte | butte is a flat-topped rock or hill formation with steep sides. |
| canal | A canal is a man-made waterway used for transportation or irrigation. |
| bathymetric map | A bathymetric map is a map of the bottom of a body of water, noting the depth contours (these are called isobaths). |
| channel | A channel is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water (like the English Channel). A channel is also a part of a river or harbor that is deep enough to let ships sail through. |
| legend | The legend of a map (also called the key) is a small table accompanying the map that explains the symbols that are used on the map. |
| isthmus | An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses. An isthmus has water on two sides. |
| oasis | An oasis is a place in the desert that has water and is fertile. |
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