A book containing maps and charts

An atoll is a ring (or partial ring) of coral that forms an island in an ocean or sea.

A bay is a body of water that is partly enclosed by land (and is usually smaller than a gulf).

A cape is a pointed piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, lake, or river.

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 (hence its name, delt

GPS is short for global positioning system. GPS devices tell you your exact longitude and latitude (it gets the information from orbiting satellites).

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.

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.

A marsh is a type of freshwater, brackish water or saltwater wetland that is found along rivers, pond, lakes and coasts. Marsh plants grow up out of the water.

A strait is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water.

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Question	Answer
Atlas	A book containing maps and charts
Atoll	An atoll is a ring (or partial ring) of coral that forms an island in an ocean or sea.
Bay	A bay is a body of water that is partly enclosed by land (and is usually smaller than a gulf).
Cape	A cape is a pointed piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, lake, or river.
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 (hence its name, delt
GPS	GPS is short for global positioning system. GPS devices tell you your exact longitude and latitude (it gets the information from orbiting satellites).
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.
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.
Marsh	A marsh is a type of freshwater, brackish water or saltwater wetland that is found along rivers, pond, lakes and coasts. Marsh plants grow up out of the water.
Strait	A strait is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water.

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