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geo words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A cape | is a pointed piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, lake, or river. |
| cave | A cave is a large hole in the ground or in the side of a hill or mountain. |
| cartographer | A cartographer is a map maker. |
| 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. |
| cliff | A cliff is a steep face of rock and soil. |
| continent | The land mass on Earth is divided into continents. The seven current continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. |
| altitude | Altitude is the height of an area, measured from sea level. |
| degree | A degree is a unit of measurement; a degree is also written °. There are 360 degrees in a circle. Each degree is divided into 60 minutes, written as the symbol '. For example, 10 and a half degrees is written 10° 30'. |
| delta | A delta is a low, watery land formed at the mouth of a river. It is formed from the silt, sand and small rocks that flow downstream in the river and are deposited in the delta. A delta is often (but not always) shaped like a triangle |
| Eastern Hemisphere | The Eastern Hemisphere consists of Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe. |
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