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Geography

The study of physical characteristics of earth and the distribution and effects of life on earth, especially that of humans.

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fjord

Geography; Geography

A fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet that is bordered by steep cliffs.

forestry map

Geography; Geography

A forestry map is a map that notes the density, kind, size, and value of the trees in an area.

eastern hemisphere

Geography; Geography

The Eastern Hemisphere consists of Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe.

delta

Geography; Geography

A delta is a low, watery land formed at the mouth of a river. It is formed from the silt, sand and small rocks that flow downstream in the river and are deposited in the delta. A ...

desert

Geography; Geography

A desert is a very dry area.

dune

Geography; Geography

A dune is a hill or a ridge made of sand. Dunes are shaped by the wind, and change all the time.

cylindrical projection

Geography; Geography

A cylindrical projection is a type of map in which a cylinder is wrapped around a sphere (the globe), and the details of the globe are projected onto the cylindrical surface. ...