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Geo words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Arctic Circle | The Arctic Circle is an imaginary circle at latitude 66°30' N, around the north pole. |
| canyon | A canyon is a deep valley with very steep sides - often carved from the Earth by a river. |
| cape | A cape is a pointed piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, lake, or river. |
| conic projection | A conic projection is a type of map in which a cone is wrapped around a sphere (the globe), and the details of the globe are projected onto the conic surface. Then, the cone is unwrapped into a flat surface. |
| delta | A cove is small, horseshoe-shaped body of water along the coast; the water is surrounded by land formed of soft rock. |
| geomorphology | Geomorphology is the scientific field that investigates how landforms are formed on the Earth (and other planets). |
| tributary | A tributary is a stream or river that flows into a larger river. |
| weather map | A weather map is a map that shows weather conditions for a time period. Weather maps show storms, fronts, temperatures, rain, snow, sleet, fog, etc. |
| road map | A road map shows major and minor highways, plus cities and towns. This type of map is used by road travelers, and often shows other information useful for travelers, including parks and campgrounds. |
| range | A range is a chain of mountains and/or high elevations. |
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