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Geo words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| key | The key of a map (also called the legend) is a small table accompanying the map that explains the symbols that are used on the map. |
| landmark | A landmark is a monument or some prominent object (like a mountain or lake) that is used to designate a place and determine one's location. |
| mountain | A mountain is a very tall high, natural place on Earth - higher than a hill. The tallest mountain on Earth is Mt. Everest. |
| peninsula | A peninsula is a body of land that is surrounded by water on three sides. |
| plateau | A plateau is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land. |
| reef | A reef is an undersea growth of coral near the surface of the water. |
| river | A river is a large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean. |
| lake | A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land on all sides. Really huge lakes are often called seas. |
| hill | A hill is a raised area or mound of land. |
| sea level | Sea level is height of a sea or ocean. |