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Chapter 7 Natural En
Question | Answer |
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barrier islands- | coastal islands created from sand deposited by ocean waves and currents in shallow water. |
piedmont- | an area at or near the foot of a mountain region. |
fall line- | a natural boundary between two land form regions with different elevations marked by rapids and waterfalls. |
basins- | low areas of land, often surrounded by mountains. |
hot spot- | place where magma wells up to the surface from earth's mantle. |
natural hazards- | events in the physical environment that can destroy humans life and property. |
lichens- | small plants that consist of algae and fungi |
alluvial soils- | soils deposited by streams or rivers. |
newsprints- | inexpensive paper used mainly for newspapers. |