Texas Geography

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A steep cliff or slope between a higher and lower land surface.

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Escarpment

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A long ridge of sand or narrow island that lies parallel to the shore.

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Barrier Island

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A body of rock or sediment that stores groundwater and allows the flow of groundwater.

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Aquifer

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The position of a place in relation to another place.

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Relative Location

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The exact position of a place on the earth's surface.

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Absolute Location

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An explanation of symbols used on a map.

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Legend

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The hemisphere north of the equator.

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Northern Hemisphere

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The half of the Earth south of the equator.

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Southern Hemisphere

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A map that shows mountains, hills, plains, rivers, lakes, oceans, etc.

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Physical Map

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A map that shows the names and borders of countries.

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Political Map