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Geo Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Cape | A cape is a pointed piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, lake, or river. |
| Butte | A butte is a flat-topped rock or hill formation with steep sides. |
| Wetland | A wetland is an area of land that is often wet; the soil in wetlands are often low in oxygen. Wetland plants are adapted to life in wet soil. There are many types of wetlands |
| Tundra | A tundra is a cold, treeless area; it is the coldest biome. |
| Strait | A strait is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water. |
| Scale | The scale of a map is the ratio between the distance between two points found on the map as compared to the actual distance between these points in the real world. |
| Range | A range is a chain of mountains and/or high elevations. |
| Prairie | A prairie is a wide, relatively flat area of land that has grasses and only a few trees. |
| Pond | A pond is a small body of water surrounded by land. A pond is smaller than a lake. |
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