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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| oasis | An oasis is a place in the desert that has water and is fertile. |
| physical map | A physical map is a map that shows an areas natural physical features, like mountains, lakes, and rivers. |
| sinusoidal projection | A sinusoidal projection is a type of map projection in which lines of latitude are parallel to the equator, and lines of longitude are curved around the prime meridian. |
| quadrangle | A quadrangle is a four-sided area bounded by two lines (parallels) of latitude and two lines of longitude (meridians) on a map. |
| reservoir | A reservoir is a man-made lake that stores water for future use. |
| tributary | A tributary is a stream or river that flows into a larger river. |
| geyser | A geyser is a natural hot spring that occasionally sprays water and steam above the ground. |
| fjord | A fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet that is bordered by steep cliffs. |
| estuary | An estuary is where a river meets the sea or ocean. |
| dune | A dune is a hill or a ridge made of sand. Dunes are shaped by the wind, and change all the time. |
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