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Geo Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Arctic Circle | The Arctic Circle is an imaginary circle at latitude 66°30' N, around the north pole. |
| butte | A butte is a flat-topped rock or hill formation with steep sides. |
| cape | A cape is a pointed piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, lake, or river. |
| 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. |
| central meridian | A central meridian is a meridian that passes through the center of a projection. The central meridian is often a straight line that is an axis of symmetry of the projection. |
| 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. |
| dune | A dune is a hill or a ridge made of sand. Dunes are shaped by the wind, and change all the time. |
| 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). |
| tributary | A tributary is a stream or river that flows into a larger river. |
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