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geo word
| term | definition |
|---|---|
| altitude | Altitude is the height of an area, measured from sea level. |
| antipodes | Antipodes are a pair of points that are on opposite sides of a planet (like the North Pole and the South Pole). |
| azimuth | An azimuth is the angle that a line makes with a meridian (a line of longitude), going clockwise from north. |
| 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. |
| cape | A cape is a pointed piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, lake, or river. |
| 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. |
| cartographer | A cartographer is a map maker. |
| cartography | Cartography is the study and the construction of maps. |
| 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. |
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