A degree is a unit of measurement; a degree is also written . There are 360 degrees in a circle. Each degree is divided into 60 minutes, written as the symbol; For example 10 and a half degrees is written 10 30

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

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

The Arctic Circle is an imaginary circle at latitude 66°30' N, around the north pole.

A delta is a low, watery land formed at the mouth of a river. It is formed from the silt, sand and small rocks that flow downstream in the river and are deposited in the delta. A delta is often (but not always) shaped like a triangle

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

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

An ice shelf is a thick slab of floating ice that is next to land.

An oasis is a place in the desert that has water and is fertile.

A political map is a map that shows cultural features, like the political boundaries of countries, states, provinces, and cities.

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Term	Definition
Degree	A degree is a unit of measurement; a degree is also written . There are 360 degrees in a circle. Each degree is divided into 60 minutes, written as the symbol; For example 10 and a half degrees is written 10 30
Estuary	An estuary is where a river meets the sea or ocean.
Forestry map	A forestry map is a map that notes the density, kind, size, and value of the trees in an area.
Arctic Circle	The Arctic Circle is an imaginary circle at latitude 66°30' N, around the north pole.
Delta	A delta is a low, watery land formed at the mouth of a river. It is formed from the silt, sand and small rocks that flow downstream in the river and are deposited in the delta. A delta is often (but not always) shaped like a triangle
Fjord	A fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet that is bordered by steep cliffs.
Geomorphology	Geomorphology is the scientific field that investigates how landforms are formed on the Earth (and other planets).
Ice shelf	An ice shelf is a thick slab of floating ice that is next to land.
Oasis	An oasis is a place in the desert that has water and is fertile.
Political map	A political map is a map that shows cultural features, like the political boundaries of countries, states, provinces, and cities.

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