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Chapter 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| barrier islands | coasal 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 landform regions with different elevations marked by rapids and waterfalls |
| basins | low areas of land, often surronded by mountains |
| hot spot | place where magma wells up to the surface from Earth's mantle |
| natural hazard | events in the physical environment that can be destroy human life and property |
| lichens | small plants that consists of algae and fungi |
| alluvial soils | soils deposited by streams or rivers |
| newsprint | inexpensive paper used mainly for newspapers |