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chapter 7
Term | Definition |
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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 |