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geo words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| forestry map | A forestry map is a map that notes the density, kind, size, and value of the trees in an area. |
| oasis | An oasis is a place in the desert that has water and is fertile. |
| source | A source is the beginning of a river. |
| mesa | A mesa is a land formation that has a flat area on the top and steep walls - mesas usually occur in dry areas. |
| 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. |
| butte | A butte is a flat-topped rock or hill formation with steep sides. |
| antipodes | Antipodes are a pair of points that are on opposite sides of a planet (like the North Pole and the South Pole). |
| archipelago | An archipelago is a group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean. |
| atoll | An atoll is a ring (or partial ring) of coral that forms an island in an ocean or sea. |