The Natural and Geographical category is a top level category for natural or man-made areas of regional importance, such as bodies of water, mountains, forested areas and other geographic areas.
This category contains the following level 2 categories:
Body of Water - A natural and geographical feature of the earth's surface that is covered with water, such as a lake, river, stream or ocean.
Mountain or Hill - A natural and geographical feature that is higher than the surrounding land.
Undersea Feature - A natural or artificial feature that is below sea level.
A natural and geographical feature of the earth's surface that is covered with water, such as a lake, river, stream or ocean.
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Reservoir
A body of water, such as a man-made pond or lake, that is used for the retention and regulation of water.
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Waterfall
A body of water where a flow of water, such as a mountain stream or river, falls over a steep incline or vertical drop.
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Bay-Harbor
A coastal body of water where ships can safely anchor.
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River
A body of water, usually containing fresh water, that generally flows through land and empties into an ocean, lake, river or other body of water.
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Canal
An artificial waterway constructed for shipping, irrigation or recreational usage.
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Lake
A large body of water that may contain fresh water or salt water. A lake is larger than a pond and must be regionally recognized. Lakes are generally separated from the ocean by land.
3510 - Mountain or Hill
Category ID
Category (Level 3)
Description
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Mountain or Hill
A natural and geographical feature that is higher than the surrounding land. Places in this category must be regionally recognized.
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Mountain Passes
A route through a mountain range or over a ridge. Mountain passes must be regionally recognized.
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Mountain Peaks
A summit or top of a mountain. Mountain peaks must be regionally recognized.
3520 - Undersea Feature
Category ID
Category (Level 3)
Description
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Undersea Feature
A natural or artificial feature that is below sea level. For example, coral reef barrier, ship wreck and more. Places in this category must be regionally recognized.
3522 - Forest, Heath or Other Vegetation
Category ID
Category (Level 3)
Description
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Forest, Heath or Other Vegetation
A dense growth of trees, open uncultivated land or other large masses of vegetation.
3550 - Natural and Geographical
Category ID
Category (Level 3)
Description
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Natural and Geographical
A feature not classified as a Body of Water (350-3500), Mountain or Hill (350-3510), Undersea Feature (350-3520), or Forest, Heath or Other Vegetation (350-3522).
