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Geo words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| antipodes | Antipodes are a pair of points that are on opposite sides of a planet (like the North Pole and the South Pole). |
| 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. |
| Arctic Circle | The Arctic Circle is an imaginary circle at latitude 66°30' N, around the north pole. |
| atlas | A book containing maps and charts. |
| bathymetric map | A bathymetric map is a map of the bottom of a body of water, noting the depth contours (these are called isobaths). |
| bay | A bay is a body of water that is partly enclosed by land (and is usually smaller than a gulf). |
| canal | A canal is a man-made waterway used for transportation or irrigation. |
| butte | A butte is a flat-topped rock or hill formation with steep sides. |
| 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 |