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Chapter 7
Term | Definition |
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Barrier Island | along parts of coast plains |
Piedmont | an area at or near the foot of mountain region |
Fall Line | boundary 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 cansist of algae and fungi |
Alluvial Soils | soils deposited by streams or rivers particulary productive |
Newsprint | An inexpensive paper used mainly for newspaper |