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Chapter 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |