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Geo Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atoll | An atoll is a ring (or partial ring) of coral that forms an island in an ocean or sea. |
| azimuth | An azimuth is the angle that a line makes with a meridian (a line of longitude), going clockwise from north. |
| butte | A butte is a flat-topped rock or hill formation with steep sides. |
| contour | A contour is a line on a topographic map that represents locations that have the same altitude. |
| cove | A cove is small, horseshoe-shaped body of water along the coast; the water is surrounded by land formed of soft rock. |
| dune | A dune is a hill or a ridge made of sand. Dunes are shaped by the wind, and change all the time. |
| fjord | A fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet that is bordered by steep cliffs. |
| geomorphology | Geomorphology is the scientific field that investigates how landforms are formed on the Earth (and other planets). |
| isthmus | An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses. An isthmus has water on two sides. |
| mesa | A mesa is a land formation that has a flat area on the top and steep walls - mesas usually occur in dry areas. |
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