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Geo words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| fjord | A fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet that is bordered by steep cliffs. |
| azimuth | An azimuth is the angle that a line makes with a meridian (a line of longitude), going clockwise from north. |
| geographical coordinate system | A geographical coordinate system is a system that uses latitude and longitude to describe points on the spherical surface of the globe. |
| 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 onthe top and steep walls - mesas usually occur in dry areas. |
| tributary | A tributary is a stream or river that flows into a larger river. |
| geomorphology | Geomorphology is the scientific field that investigates how landforms are formed on the Earth (and other planets). |
| road map | A road map shows major and minor highways, plus cities and towns. This type of map is used by road travelers, and often shows other information useful for travelers, including parks and campgrounds. |
| geologic map | A geologic map is a map that notes the structure and composition of geologic features, like the presence of minerals, rock types, earthquake faults, underground water, and landslide areas. |
| cape | A cape is a pointed piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, lake, or river. |
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