Asia Cartography Terms Spring Wk 2

Asia Cartography Terms

mine, moor, mountain, mountain chain, mountain range, and mouth

Mine

a hole or tunnel dug into the earth from which ore or minerals are extracted, a surface excavation where the topmost or exposed layer of earth is removed for extracting its ore or minerals

Moor

an expanse of open rolling infertile land, one that is peaty and dominated by grasses and sedges (pictured: Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, England)

Mountain

a landmass that projects conspicuosly above its surroundings and is higher than a hill ( Guadalupe Peak is the highest point in Texas at 8751 feet above sea level.)

Mountain Chain

group of mountains that form a long line (Pictured: Franklin Mountains in El Paso)

Mountain Range

a series of mountains or mountain ridges closely related in position and direction (Pictured: Davis Mountains)

Mouth

the place where a river enters a lake, larger river, or the ocean is called its mouth