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Chapter 4 Vocabulary
GEOGRAPHY
Term | Definition |
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subregion | a smaller part of a region |
fall line | the area where waterfalls flow from higher to lower ground |
hurricane | a ocean storm with strong winds and heavy rains |
lock | gated passageway used to raise or lower boats in a waterway |
tributary | a small river that flows into a larger river |
levee | raised riverbank used to control flooding |
coastal plain | the flat, lowland area along a coast |
indigenous | people who are believed to be the first people to settle an area |
colonist | people who are sent to live in a new place and claim land for their home country |
agriculture | Growing crops and raising livestock to sell |
isolated | being alone or separated from others |
industry | making products to sell, is called industry |
metropolitan area | having to do with a large city; an area that includes a city and its surrounding suburbs |
tourism | business provides services to people who are traveling for enjoyment |
revenue | income generated by a business |
civil rights | basic rights that belong to all citizens |