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geo words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| altitude | Altitude is the height of an area, measured from sea level. |
| Antarctic Circle | The Antarctic Circle is an imaginary circle at latitude 66°30' S, around the south pole. |
| Arctic Circle | The Arctic Circle is an imaginary circle at latitude 66°30' N, around the north pole. |
| bay | A bay is a body of water that is partly enclosed by land (and is usually smaller than a gulf). |
| canyon | A canyon is a deep valley with very steep sides - often carved from the Earth by a river. |
| canal | A canal is a man-made waterway used for transportation or irrigation. |
| cave | A cave is a large hole in the ground or in the side of a hill or mountain. |
| 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. |
| compass | A compass is a device that always points north. It is used for navigation. |