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chapter 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| barrier islands | along parts of coast plains |
| piedmont | an area at or near the foot of mountain region |
| fall line | boundray between the piedmont and the coastal plain |
| basins | is a lower area of land generally surronded by mountains |
| hot spot | a place were magma wells up to the surface from earth mantle |
| natural hazards | storms that produce floods, hail, lighting,and tornadoes |
| lichens | small plant that consist of algae and fungi |
| alluvial soils | soils deposited by streams or rivers (particularly productive) |
| newprint | an inexpensive paper used mainly for newspapers |