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Atoll
Geography; Geography

An island that has a shape of a ring and is made of coral. Atolls are surrounded by deep ocean water but have a shallow lagoon at their center.

Beach
Geography; Geography

The area beside a shore where sand, stones, and gravel are laid down by the action of waves.

Icecap
Geography; Geography

A sheet of ice and snow that covers a large area year round. The icecaps covering the North and South poles are called polar caps.

Gneiss
Geography; Geography

A rock with light and dark layers that are often folded into curves.It is made mainly of the mineral quartz and feldspar.

Indigenous
Geography; Geography

Native to a certain region. Species can be indigenous to more than one region. The wolf is indigenous to both North America and Europe.

Marine
Geography; Geography

Living in or near the sea. Seals, plankton, and seaweeds are examples of marine life.

Altitude
Geography; Geography

The height of a thing, such as a mountain top or an airplane, above sea level is called its altitude.

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