Geography Concepts

verb to make or become flat or flatter

• The architect proposed to flatten the uneven terrain before constructing the new building.
• I need to flatten out this dough before I can start cutting out the cookies.
• Let's flatten this competition and show them who's boss!
• Her harsh words seemed to flatten his spirits.

noun the process of determining the location of something by measuring the angles to it from known points at either end of a fixed baseline

• The archaeologist used triangulation to accurately map out the ancient ruins.
• I had to use triangulation to find my way back to the campsite after getting lost in the woods.
• Let's triangulate our positions so we don't lose each other in this crowded concert.
• She used triangulation to gather information from multiple sources before making a decision.

noun a person who is trained in meteorology and oceanography to provide weather information for military operations

• The aerographer's mate is responsible for collecting and analyzing meteorological data for the Navy.
• My friend is training to be an aerographer's mate in the Navy.
• Being an aerographer's mate sounds like a cool job in the Navy.
• The aerographer's mate is like the weather expert on the ship, always keeping everyone informed.