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Geo Words
Addison Sheets
| 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. |
| antipodes | Antipodes are a pair of points that are on opposite sides of a planet (like the North Pole and the South Pole). |
| Arctic Circle | The Arctic Circle is an imaginary circle at latitude 66°30' N, around the north pole. |
| bathymetric map | A bathymetric map is a map of the bottom of a body of water, noting the depth contours (these are called isobaths). |
| canal | A canal is a man-made waterway used for transportation or irrigation. |
| canyon | A canyon is a deep valley with very steep sides - often carved from the Earth by a river. |
| cartographer | A cartographer is a map maker. |
| cliff | A cliff is a steep face of rock and soil. |
| compass | A compass is a device that always points north. It is used for navigation |