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Kame Terrace
A feature of glacial deposition. An elongated steep ridge of sand and gravel formed adjacent to glaciers. Kame terraces may appear to resemble sediments found in beaches but they are generally more irregular. In areas of extensive glacial sediments kame terrace deposits can be important for recharge and storage of ground water.

Karst
A term describing typical geologic/topographic attributes of limestone resulting from mineral solution. Caves, sinkholes and underground drainage are typical characteristics.

Kettle Hole
A feature of former glaciated landscapes where a depression (usually now lake filled) occurs because of the melting of a residual of buried ice.

Kilogram
One thousand grams. One liter of water weighs one kilogram.