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contour

Geography; Geography

A contour is a line on a topographic map that represents locations that have the same altitude.

channel

Geography; Geography

A channel is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water (like the English Channel). A channel is also a part of a river or harbor that is deep enough to let ships sail through.

cave

Geography; Geography

A cave is a large hole in the ground or in the side of a hill or mountain.

central meridian

Geography; Geography

A central meridian is a meridian that passes through the center of a projection. The central meridian is often a straight line that is an axis of symmetry of the projection.