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geography
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| contour | A contour is a line on a topographic map that represents locations that have the same altitude. |
| bathymetric map | a map of the bottom of a body of water, noting the depth contours |
| fjord | A fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet that is bordered by steep cliffs. |
| antipodes | a pair of points that are on opposite sides of a planet (like the North Pole and the South Pole). |
| channel | a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water |
| archipelago | a group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean. |
| atoll | a ring (or partial ring) of coral that forms an island in an ocean or sea. |
| cape | A cape is a pointed piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, lake, or river. |
| cove | A small, horseshoe-shaped body of water along the coast; the water is surrounded by land formed of soft rock. |
| estuary | An estuary is where a river meets the sea or ocean. |